Cartuxa Monte de Pinheiros Regional White 2022

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Cartuxa
Label Name:
 
Monte de Pinheiros Regional White
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
Portugal
Region:
 
Alentejo (Vinho Regional Alentejano)
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
Listed scores around 85–86 points in trade reviews

Tasting Note
Crisp, fresh white with citrus, green apple, melon and white-peach notes, subtle salinity and light mineral tones. Medium body, vibrant acidity and a clean dry finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled fish, seafood pasta, roast chicken, salads, roasted pork. Asian: sushi/sashimi, prawn tempura, Thai green curry, Vietnamese spring rolls.

Production Method
Grapes gently pressed, fermented separately in temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks, gravity-handling; no oak ageing to preserve fruit freshness.

Vineyard Info
Produced by Adega/Cartuxa (Fundação Eugénio de Almeida) near Évora, Alentejo. Estate producer with long history and extensive vineyards, known for approachable everyday wines and premium labels.