Winery EncontroQ do E Espumante
Sparkling wine
This wine generally goes well with
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Q do E Espumante of Winery Encontro in the region of Beiras often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of tree fruit, tropical fruit.
Details and technical informations about Winery Encontro's Q do E Espumante.
Discover the grape variety: Domina
Colourful and structured reds with a deep purple colour, firm tannins and a full palate, offering signature aromas of black cherry, plum, liquorice and spicy notes. Also used to add body to blends. Grown in Franconia and the German Palatinate for characterful dry reds. German black variety obtained in 1927 at Geilweilerhof (Portugieser × Pinot Noir), early-ripening and productive.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Q do E Espumante from Winery Encontro are 2012, 2019, 2016, 2015 and 2011.
Informations about the Winery Encontro
The Winery Encontro is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 18 wines for sale in the of Bairrada to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Bairrada
Portuguese DOC of the central-west, kingdom of native Baga (>50%). Dense, structured reds with signature notes of black cherry, plum, eucalyptus, tobacco and earthy notes, firm tannins and lively acidity — wines of very long ageing. Also fruity Castelão and perfumed Touriga Nacional. Floral Maria Gomes (Fernão Pires), lively Arinto, mineral Bical whites.
The wine region of Beiras
Vast region of north-central Portugal, a fragmented mosaic of distinct sub-regions. In the west, Bairrada makes dense Baga reds with notes of black cherry, blackberry and leather, firm tannins — the base of the great Portuguese sparkling wines. In the centre, Dao produces fine Touriga Nacional reds (violet, raspberry, spice) and elegant Encruzado whites (flowers, citrus, butter). To the continental east, fleshy Touriga of Beira Interior and aromatic Fernao Pires.
The word of the wine: Plant
Smells present in certain wines and characteristic of the plant world. Heather, mint or blackcurrant leaf are considered pleasant, while herbaceous notes are considered a defect.
