Cartuxa Colheita Regional Red 2017

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Cartuxa
Label Name:
 
Colheita Regional Red
Vintage:
 
2017
Country:
 
Portugal
Region:
 
Alentejo (Évora).
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Aragonez (Tempranillo), Alicante Bouschet, Trincadeira.
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
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Tasting Note
Intense ruby; ripe red and black fruit, dried plum, spice, cocoa and subtle earth notes. Medium–full body, polished ripe tannins and a warm, slightly spicy finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast or grilled lamb, beef steaks, braised short ribs, mushroom risotto, aged hard cheeses. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi/galbi), char siu, soy-braised beef or pork, milder Sichuan beef dishes, teriyaki beef skewers.

Production Method
Stainless-steel fermentation (native/selected yeasts), malolactic fermentation and ~12 months ageing in French oak barrels/large oak vessels before bottling.

Vineyard Info
Produced by Fundação Eugénio de Almeida / Adega Cartuxa, historic Évora estate with long winemaking tradition and flagship wines like Pêra-Manca.