Cartuxa Monte de Pinheiros Regional White 2021

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Cartuxa
Label Name:
 
Monte de Pinheiros Regional White
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
Portugal
Region:
 
Alentejo (Vinho Regional Alentejano)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Fernão Pires, Antão Vaz, Verdelho, Roupeiro
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
listed on Cartuxa's official site and multiple retailers

Tasting Note
Fresh, easy-drinking: citrus, green apple, floral and light tropical notes with grassy and stone-fruit hints, bright acidity and a crisp, clean finish. Light-to-medium body.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled fish, seafood, roasted chicken, salads, mild cheeses. Asian: sushi/sashimi, tempura, Vietnamese spring rolls, mild Thai or Malaysian curries.

Production Method
Grapes gently pressed, fermented separately in stainless steel at controlled temperatures; vinifications by gravity to preserve fruit; no oak ageing.

Vineyard Info
Produced by Fundação Eugénio de Almeida / Adega Cartuxa near Évora; Cartuxa is a historic Alentejo estate known for Pêra-Manca and approachable regional wines.