The best wines of Encruzilhada do Sul

Discover the best wines of Encruzilhada do Sul of Rio Grande do Sul as well as the best winemakers of Encruzilhada do Sul and estates of Encruzilhada do Sul to visit. Explore the popular grape varieties of Encruzilhada do Sul and the best vintages to taste in this region.

Top wines of Encruzilhada do Sul by region

Looking for a good wine of Encruzilhada do Sul of Rio Grande do Sul among the top wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent wines of Encruzilhada do Sul. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be appropriate with these exceptional wines. Learn more about the region and the wines of Encruzilhada do Sul with technical and enological descriptions.

Great red wines of Encruzilhada do Sul

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Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Encruzilhada do Sul

Red wines from the region of Encruzilhada do Sul go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef tongue with pickle sauce, country-style veal roulades with risotto or duck breast with honey-orange sauce.

Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Encruzilhada do Sul

On the nose the red wine of the region of Encruzilhada do Sul. often reveals types of flavors of blackberry, red fruit or raspberry and sometimes also flavors of floral, red fruit or black plum. In the mouth the red wine of the region of Encruzilhada do Sul. is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.

The best vintages in red wine of Encruzilhada do Sul

  • 2004With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2008With an average score of 3.93/5
  • 2006With an average score of 3.91/5
  • 2011With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2012With an average score of 3.89/5
  • 2005With an average score of 3.89/5

The most used grape varieties in red wine of Encruzilhada do Sul

  • Tannat
  • Pinot Noir
  • Teroldego
  • Merlot
  • Marselan
  • Nebbiolo

The best wineries and winemakers for red wine of Encruzilhada do Sul

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Discovering the wine region of Encruzilhada do Sul

The wine region of Encruzilhada do Sul is located in the region of Rio Grande do Sul of Brazil. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Lidio Carraro or the Domaine Atelier Tormentas produce mainly wines red, sparkling and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Encruzilhada do Sul are Merlot, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Pinot noir, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Encruzilhada do Sul often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, mulberry or strawberries and sometimes also flavors of raspberry, caramel or red fruit.

In the mouth of Encruzilhada do Sul is a powerful with a nice freshness. We currently count 9 estates and châteaux in the of Encruzilhada do Sul, producing 52 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Encruzilhada do Sul go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or game (deer, venison).

Great white wines of Encruzilhada do Sul

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Food and wine pairing with a white wine of Encruzilhada do Sul

White wines from the region of Encruzilhada do Sul go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or vegetarian such as recipes of truffade (auvergne - cantal - 15), brandade of cod from nimes or spinach and goat cheese quiche.

Organoleptic analysis of white wine of Encruzilhada do Sul

On the nose the white wine of the region of Encruzilhada do Sul. often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, straw or floral and sometimes also flavors of citrus fruit, spices or tree fruit. In the mouth the white wine of the region of Encruzilhada do Sul. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in white wine of Encruzilhada do Sul

  • 2011With an average score of 3.84/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.84/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.82/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2012With an average score of 3.64/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.60/5

The most used grape varieties in white wine of Encruzilhada do Sul

  • Chardonnay
  • Sauvignon Blanc

The best wineries and winemakers for white wine of Encruzilhada do Sul

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    Discover the grape variety: Tannat

    Tannat is a red grape variety from Béarn which belongs to the cotoïdes family. Present in several vineyards of France, it occupies nearly 3,000 ha. Its leaves are reddish with tan patches. Its bunches are either of normal size or larger. Its berries have a thin skin and are rounded. Its foliage has a swarthy appearance. This variety must be pruned long because it is vigorous. It likes sandy and gravelly soils. Tannat is often exposed to leafhoppers and mites. It is also somewhat susceptible to grey rot. It has 11 approved clones, including 474, 717 and 794. Once mature, this variety produces acidic, fruity, tannic, acidic and full-bodied wines. Various aromas emerge, notably tobacco, cinnamon and exotic wood. Tannat is rarely used alone. It is combined with iron-servadou to obtain a fruitier taste or with cabernet sauvignon to be more rounded.

    Great sparkling wines of Encruzilhada do Sul

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    Food and wine pairing with a sparkling wine of Encruzilhada do Sul

    Sparkling wines from the region of Encruzilhada do Sul go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or shellfish such as recipes of moist parmesan steak, salmon pavés en papillote or bouillabaisse like in marseille.

    Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wine of Encruzilhada do Sul

    On the nose the sparkling wine of the region of Encruzilhada do Sul. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, vegetal or oak and sometimes also flavors of tree fruit, tropical fruit. In the mouth the sparkling wine of the region of Encruzilhada do Sul. is a with a nice vivacity and a fine and pleasant bubble.

    The best vintages in sparkling wine of Encruzilhada do Sul

    • 2019With an average score of 4.00/5
    • 2018With an average score of 3.90/5
    • 2017With an average score of 3.90/5
    • 2011With an average score of 3.80/5
    • 2016With an average score of 3.63/5
    • 2014With an average score of 3.63/5

    The most used grape varieties in sparkling wine of Encruzilhada do Sul

    • Pinot Noir
    • Chardonnay
    • Muscat Blanc
    • Moscatel de Alejandría
    • Muscatel

    The best wineries and winemakers for sparkling wine of Encruzilhada do Sul

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    The word of the wine: Organic (agriculture)

    A type of agriculture (and therefore viticulture) based on respect for living organisms and biological cycles, and which excludes the use of synthetic treatment products and synthetic fertilizers. Organic farming is guaranteed by the respect of a set of specifications.

    Great pink wines of Encruzilhada do Sul

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    Food and wine pairing with a pink wine of Encruzilhada do Sul

    Pink wines from the region of Encruzilhada do Sul go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of monkfish armorican style, pan-fried lamb heart or veal tagine with artichokes and lemons.

    The best vintages in pink wine of Encruzilhada do Sul

    • 2013With an average score of 3.10/5
    • 2012With an average score of 3.10/5
    • 2011With an average score of 3.00/5

    The most used grape varieties in pink wine of Encruzilhada do Sul

    • Tempranillo
    • Touriga Nacional
    • Merlot
    • Pinot Noir

    The best wineries and winemakers for pink wine of Encruzilhada do Sul

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      Discover the grape variety: Pinot noir

      Pinot noir is an important red grape variety in Burgundy and Champagne, and its reputation is well known! Great wines such as the Domaine de la Romanée Conti elaborate their wines from this famous grape variety, and make it a great variety. When properly vinified, pinot noit produces red wines of great finesse, with a wide range of aromas depending on its advancement (fruit, undergrowth, leather). it is also the only red grape variety authorized in Alsace. Pinot Noir is not easily cultivated beyond our borders, although it has enjoyed some success in Oregon, the United States, Australia and New Zealand.

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