{"title":"Encruzado","description":"\u003cp\u003eEncruzado is \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/dao\" title=\"Dão wines\"\u003eDão's\u003c\/a\u003e finest indigenous white grape and one of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/portugal\" title=\"Portuguese wines\"\u003ePortugal's\u003c\/a\u003e most underrated varieties. Producing wines of real texture, complexity and ageing potential, it is often compared to white \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/burgundy\" title=\"Burgundy wines\"\u003eBurgundy\u003c\/a\u003e for its combination of richness, minerality and elegance. Expect ripe stone fruit, citrus zest, a creamy, rounded palate and a long, mineral finish that develops beautifully with time in the bottle. Encruzado is a white wine for those who love depth and complexity and are ready to explore beyond the familiar.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"grao-vasco-branco-dao-portugal","title":"Grao Vasco Branco, Dao, Portugal","description":"\u003cp\u003eFresh, textured and beautifully balanced, Grao Vasco Dao White is a Portuguese white wine layered with ripe pear, white peach and a gentle citrus lift. There is a subtle roundness through the mid palate, balanced by bright acidity that keeps everything focused and food friendly. If you enjoy elegant, unoaked styles such as Macon or refined, mineral driven whites, this is an extremely good value white wine and a brilliant introduction to Dao.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Dao region sits inland in northern Portugal, protected by mountain ranges that create warm days and cool nights, ideal for preserving freshness and structure in the grapes. Grao Vasco is produced by one of Portugal’s most respected winemaking families, known for combining regional character with consistency and value. Dao whites are often blends of native Portuguese grape varieties, offering complexity, texture and ageing potential while remaining wonderfully versatile at the table.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Liberty Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55349388181889,"sku":"RD-1-8-F, B-3-6","price":15.7,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0617\/2727\/7116\/files\/GraoVascoBranco_Dao_Portugal_1.png?v=1771408483"},{"product_id":"dao-encruzado-quinta-dos-carvalhais","title":"Dao Encruzado, Quinta dos Carvalhais","description":"\u003cp\u003eQuinta dos Carvalhais Dao Encruzado is a premium Portuguese white wine with layers of ripe pear, baked apple and citrus zest wrapped in a beautifully creamy texture. There is weight and quiet power here, balanced by fresh acidity and a fine mineral line that keeps it poised and elegant. Retailing at over €30, this is the bottle to reach for if you love White Burgundy, particularly the rounded, structured style of Pouilly Fuisse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced by Quinta dos Carvalhais in the granite rich vineyards of the Dao, this wine highlights the remarkable potential of the Encruzado grape. Dao’s altitude and cooling influences help create whites with both depth and precision, giving structure without heaviness. Thoughtful oak ageing enhances texture while allowing fruit purity and terroir expression to shine. It is a serious, age worthy white that comfortably sits alongside fine Burgundy in both style and ambition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Liberty Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55359891865985,"sku":"RD-1-7-F,  B-3-1","price":31.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0617\/2727\/7116\/files\/DaoEncruzado_QuintadosCarvalhais.png?v=1771519217"},{"product_id":"quinta-de-saes-white-portugal","title":"Quinta de Saes, White, Portugal","description":"\u003cp\u003eQuinta de Saes White is a beautifully balanced Portuguese white wine with notes of citrus peel, ripe apple and a gentle almond nuance running through it. It is fresh and precise on the palate, with a clean mineral backbone and just enough texture to give it quiet depth. If you enjoy elegant, food friendly whites with subtle complexity, this is a confident and refined choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced in the historic Dao region of Portugal, Quinta de Saes focuses on expressing the character of its granite rich soils and high altitude vineyards. Dao whites are known for their natural freshness and structure, offering clarity of fruit alongside tension and finesse. The estate works with traditional Portuguese varieties, allowing the vineyard to lead the style rather than heavy winemaking influence. It is a classic example of modern Dao white wine, combining precision, balance and understated charm.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Glug","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55359898878337,"sku":"RC-2-6, B-1-10","price":19.74,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0617\/2727\/7116\/files\/QuintadeSaes_white_Portugal.png?v=1771837991"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.thenudewineco.ie\/collections\/encruzado.oembed","provider":"The Nude Wine Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}