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South from Tondela, towards the southwestern corner of D\u00e3o, lies Mouraz. We are in granite land, and Ant\u00f3nio Ribeiro was born into this, amidst the family vineyards and the olives and pines. Sara Dion\u00edsio, his companion, has a more southern background. Dance brought them together, as Ant\u00f3nio was an editor of an arts magazine while Sara was a dancer. Today their portfolio includes wines from nearby Minho and Douro, and from southern Alentejo too.<\/p>\n

Among the Portuguese grape varieties many will say that alvarinho is the star, while loureiro and arinto would be runners-up. Here is another contender. Encruzado is very much linked to the D\u00e3o area, where it gives delicate wines with flowery aromas with citrus notes.<\/p>\n

The wine in question here is made in small quantities. The grapes comes from various parcels of granitic soil, from vines averaging 30 years. The grapes were picked by hand in mid-September. The fermentation was carried out in inox for some 3 months, with controlled temperatures. It stayed on its lees for 6 months, with som batonnage now and then.<\/p>\n

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Casa de Mouraz Encruzado 2013 <\/strong>(Ant\u00f3nio Lopes Ribeiro)<\/em><\/p>\n

Very refreshing, aromatic, with notes of white flowers and herbs (or is it fennel), some lemon, just a slight hint of apricot, and a minerality that reminds me of crushed stone. Nicely balanced between an acid structure and some glyseric richness, but still with a light feel. Though delightful now, I believe it has some ageing potential.<\/p>\n

Price: Low<\/p>\n

Food: Fish (both white and salted cod, salmon too), white meat, and it must be nice with the region\u2019s cheeses, like the ones from Estrela.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

South from Tondela, towards the southwestern corner of D\u00e3o, lies Mouraz. We are in granite land, and Ant\u00f3nio Ribeiro was born into this, amidst the…<\/p>\n