Cartuxa Scala Coeli Reserva Alicante Bouchet Regional 2013

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Cartuxa
Label Name:
 
Scala Coeli Reserva Alicante Bouchet Regional
Vintage:
 
2013
Country:
 
Portugal
Region:
 
Alentejo (Regional Alentejano)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
15%
Grape(s):
 
Alicante Bouschet
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Grandes Escolhas — 18. 5/20 (2017 tasting); Great Choices — 17. 5/20 (2017); widely praised by retailers and reviewers for concentration and aging potential

Tasting Note
Deep ruby; concentrated black and blue fruit (blackberry, blueberry), violet, liquorice, balsamic and eucalyptus notes. Palate dense, velvety with muscular yet polished tannins, dark spice and cocoa, very long finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled/roast beef, lamb, game, stews, aged cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, Korean BBQ (bulgogi/galbi), Sichuan beef, char siu, lamb skewers.

Production Method
Cold maceration, fermentation around 28°C with extended skin contact (~20–35 days); 15 months in new French oak barrels, followed by 18–24 months bottle aging.

Vineyard Info
Produced by Fundação Eugénio de Almeida (Cartuxa estate). Scala Coeli is a reserve bottling inspired by the Cartuxa monastery; winemakers include Pedro Baptista and Duarte Lopes.