Cartuxa Colheita Regional Evora 2016

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Cartuxa
Label Name:
 
Colheita Regional Evora
Vintage:
 
2016
Country:
 
Portugal
Region:
 
Alentejo (DOC Évora)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
Alicante Bouschet, Aragonez (Tempranillo), Trincadeira
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Selected reviews: Wine Casual — 91 points (2016); Grandes Escolhas — 18. 5/20 (2016). Other retailer and critic scores vary by vintage

Tasting Note
Deep ruby; ripe black cherry, plum and blackberry with cocoa, leather and savory spice. Medium-plus body, smooth texture, ripe tannins, balanced acidity and a long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, grilled steak, barbecued pork, braised beef, aged sheep or hard cheeses. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi), Sichuan beef, Chinese char siu, Thai grilled beef, teriyaki dishes.

Production Method
Destemmed and gently crushed; fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats with extended maceration; matured about 12 months in French oak barrels and bottle-aged before release.

Vineyard Info
Produced by Fundação Eugénio de Almeida at Adega Cartuxa in Évora. Cartuxa is a long-established Alentejo estate (est. modern operations 1986) known for quality blends and regional investment.