Cartuxa Pera Manca 2015

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Cartuxa
Label Name:
 
Pera Manca
Vintage:
 
2015
Country:
 
Portugal
Region:
 
Alentejo (DOC Évora)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Aragonez (Tempranillo), Trincadeira
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Notable evaluations include Grandes Escolhas ~19–19. 5, Jancis Robinson ~17. 5–19 (published notes), Revista Adega ~95–96 pts, Decanter ~92, Wine Spectator ~92–93 (various vintages)

Tasting Note
Deep garnet; complex aromas of ripe black fruits, dried plums, spice, tobacco, liquorice and cedar. Full-bodied palate of concentrated blackberry, plum, dark chocolate, refined tannins and a long, elegant finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, grilled ribeye, braised short rib, game, aged hard cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, Korean BBQ (bulgogi), Sichuan‑style beef, char siu, rich Chinese braised dishes.

Production Method
Hand‑harvested grapes from old vines; total destemming, optical sorting, pre‑fermentative maceration, fermentation in large French oak vats (~27°C) with extended post‑fermentation maceration; 18 months in French oak barrels and prolonged bottle ageing.

Vineyard Info
Produced by Fundação Eugénio de Almeida (Adega Cartuxa) near Évora. Pêra‑Manca is the estate’s flagship cru, first released in 1990; limited production from selected old‑vine parcels.