Antao Vaz vs Encruzado
How to tell them apart in a blind tasting
Antao Vaz and Encruzado sit close on structure, so separate them on aroma: Antao Vaz leans pineapple and peach, while Encruzado leans lemon and white peach.
Structure compared
| Structure compared | Antao Vaz | Encruzado |
|---|---|---|
| Acidity | Medium(+) | Medium(+) |
| Body | Medium(+) | Medium(+) |
| Alcohol | Medium | Medium |
| Color intensity | Pale | Pale |
| Aromatic intensity | Medium(+) | Medium(+) |
Signature aromas
Antao Vaz
pineapplepeachorange peel
Encruzado
lemonwhite peachwhite flowers
Common questions
- How do you tell Antao Vaz and Encruzado apart in a blind tasting?
- Antao Vaz and Encruzado sit close on structure, so separate them on aroma: Antao Vaz leans pineapple and peach, while Encruzado leans lemon and white peach.
- Are Antao Vaz and Encruzado red or white?
- Antao Vaz and Encruzado are both white grape varieties.