COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Encruzado, Maria Gomes, Bical
PRODUCER
Alexandre de Almeida Hóteis
REGION
Dão and Bairrada
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Buçaco Branco Reservado is an iconic Portuguese white wine produced by Alexandre de Almeida Hóteis for the historic Palace Hotel do Bussaco. Established in 1917 by the hotel's founder, the wine embodies a century-old tradition of creating a unique, high-quality wine exclusive to the hotel. It is a blend of Encruzado grapes from the Dão region and Maria Gomes and Bical from Bairrada, a combination that defines its distinctive character. The wine's production methods have remained traditional, contributing to its reputation for elegance and longevity. The 2022 vintage is noted for its serious, deep, and gastronomic profile, with excellent tension and aging potential.
ALCOHOL
13.4%
AVG. PRICE
€67
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
For decades, Buçaco wines were almost exclusively served at the Palace Hotel do Bussaco.
Fact 02
The wine's creation in 1917 was inspired by European hotel cellar traditions.
Fact 03
Buçaco wines have graced the tables of royalty and heads of state.
Fact 04
The 2022 vintage received a remarkable 95 points from Robert Parker's Wine Advocate.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The 2022 Buçaco Branco Reservado is crafted using traditional winemaking techniques. Grapes from the Dão and Bairrada regions are fermented in new 300-liter French oak barrels, where malolactic fermentation also takes place. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for one year in these same new oak barrels. This meticulous process, largely unchanged since the wine's inception, is designed to produce an elegant and age-worthy white wine.
