Casa Américo

Casa Américo Branco 2023 wine is produced with a selection of the best white grapes of the Malvasia-Fina, Bical and Encruzado varieties, from several plots, aged between 15 and 40 years. These plots are located in the Vila Nova de Tazem area in the Serra da Estrela Sub-Region, Portugal, are at 500 mts and 600 mts of altitude in granitic soils.

Winemaker Pedro Pereira’s tasting notes: Casa Américo Branco wine has a soft lemon color, aroma with fruity notes and citrus nuances. Intense  mouth with light toast, balanced acidity, and fresh finish.

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REVIEWS AND AWARDS:

The 2022 vintage of the Casa Américo Branco received 87 points and a Best Buy rating in Wine Enthusiast magazine..
Roger Voss tasting notes: “Soft and fruity, this wine has lime and apple flavors, enhanced by light tropical-fruit flavors. Drink now.” + Info

The 2019 vintage of the Casa Américo Branco received 87 points and a Best Buy rating in wine Enthusiast magazine..
Quoting Roger Voss “With a floral and citrus flavor, the wine has a crunchy texture that opens up due to its ripe white fruits. It is bright and fruity, with great acidity and a fresh aftertaste. Drink at the end of 2020 + Info

Robet Parker awarded 86 points to Casa Américo Branco, 2018 vintage, in Wine Advocate magazine.

Casa Américo Branco 2018 was classified as “Good Choice 2019” by Grandes Escolhas magazine.

Casa Américo Branco 2017 received 89 points, awarded by GS in the Wine Spectator magazine.

“Floral and smoke aromas meld into the lemon curd, glazed peach and mango flavors of this medium- to full- bodied white, with savory grilled herb and fresh earth details marking the long finish. Bical, Cerceal Blanco and Encruzado..” +Info

The 2016 vintage of Casa Américo Branco obtained 88 points and a Best Buy rating in wine Enthusiast magazine..
According to Roger Voss: “The 1,500-foot elevation of the vineyards near the mountains gives this wine its lively and bright character, allowing the acidity, citruses and vigorous texture to shine through. The wine is all fruity balanced by a creamy texture. wine is ready to drink.  + Info

The 2014 vintage of Casa Américo Branco received 90 points awarded by KM, in the Wine Spectator magazine.

“Lithe, creamy and rich, with lively flavors of brioche, ripe pear, almond tart and pastry. Light buttery notes show midpalate, leading to a finish that is lush with honeysuckle and beeswax accents. Malvasia Fina, Cerceal Branco and Encruzado.”  +Info

The 2014 vintage of the white Casa Américo scored 88 points in wine Enthusiast magazine..
Roger Voss says about the wine: “A classic fruity blend of local Dão grapes including Encruzado and Malvasia, this is a ripe wine, fragrant and full of pear, melon and citrus flavors. Its spicy texture suggests minerality. Drink it now.” + Info