Carm Maria de Lourdes 2018

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Carm
Label Name:
 
Maria de Lourdes
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
Portugal
Region:
 
Douro (Douro Superior)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
Touriga Nacional (70%), Touriga Franca (30%)
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
15-16°C


Tasting Note
Fresh, elegant and concentrated; ripe red and black berries, violet florals, subtle spice, smoky and chocolate undertones, with fine-textured mature tannins and a long, persistent finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled or roasted red meats, lamb, pork, charcuterie, mature cheeses, game. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi), char siu, Peking duck, beef stir-fries, mildly spicy Sichuan dishes, lamb kebabs, rich coconut-based curries.

Production Method
Total destemming, gentle crushing, thermal shock, 8-day high-extraction maceration at ~21°C; malolactic fermentation early; aged 24 months in French oak barrels.

Vineyard Info
Produced by CARM (Casa Agrícola Roboredo Madeira), a family-owned Douro estate with vineyards around Almendra; viticulture since the late 19th century and winery operations modernized since 2004.