Cartuxa Colheita Regional Evora White 2020

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Cartuxa
Label Name:
 
Colheita Regional Evora White
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
Portugal
Region:
 
Alentejo (Évora)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Antão Vaz, Arinto, Roupeiro
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Vivino average ~4. 1–4. 2/5 (many ratings). Some retailer listings reference Wine Advocate/Robert Parker ~88 for the 2020 vintage. (Sources: Cartuxa official site; PorteVinho; Garrafeira Mundo; VoyageursduVin)

Tasting Note
Fresh citrus and white peach with floral and subtle mineral notes; medium-bodied with creamy lees texture, bright acidity and an elegant, long finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled white fish, shellfish, cod (bacalhau), seafood risotto, roast chicken, pork tenderloin. Asian: sushi/sashimi, tempura, steamed fish, mild Thai or Chinese dishes, Vietnamese spring rolls.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; fermented in stainless steel at ~16°C; aged 8–9 months on fine lees with regular bâtonnage.

Vineyard Info
Produced by Adega Cartuxa (Eugénio de Almeida Foundation) at Quinta de Valbom near Évora. The Foundation manages 600+ ha of vineyards and blends tradition with modern winemaking.