Winery CartuxaForal de Évora Colheita Tinto
Red wine
This wine generally goes well with
The Foral de Évora Colheita Tinto of the Winery Cartuxa is in the top 80 of wines of Evora.
Details and technical informations about Winery Cartuxa's Foral de Évora Colheita Tinto.
Discover the grape variety: Calabrese di Montenuovo
Light, simple reds with a clear ruby robe, smooth tannins and an airy palate with preserved acidity. Signature aromas of red fruits (cherry, raspberry), soft spices and fresh floral notes from Campania. Rustic, airy profile, nearly extinct. Conserved in heritage vineyards for its exceptional genetic and patrimonial value. Rare native Italian black grape from Campania, genetically identified as the mother of Sangiovese (father: Ciliegiolo).
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Foral de Évora Colheita Tinto from Winery Cartuxa are 2016, 2014, 2011, 0 and 2009.
Informations about the Winery Cartuxa
The Winery Cartuxa is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 33 wines for sale in the of Evora to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Evora
DOC sub-region at the heart of Portuguese Upper Alentejo (around the historic city, fertile brown and red Mediterranean soils, continental microclimate with marked temperature variations, cold winters and hot summers, 500–800 mm rainfall). Aragonez (Tempranillo), Trincadeira and Periquita as signature indigenous reds — aromas of red berries, dense, balanced tannins and fine preserved acidity. Arinto, Roupeiro and Tamarez in delicate whites with citrus and tropical fruits.
The wine region of Alentejano
Star of southern Portugal's great reds, sunny and opulent wines. Typical blends: round fruity Aragonez (Tempranillo), spicy Trincadeira, Touriga Nacional (black fruits, violet), deep teinturier Alicante Bouschet, juicy Castelão. Fleshy reds with notes of plum, black cherry, cocoa and sweet spices, melted tannins. Ample fresh Antão Vaz and Arinto whites.
The word of the wine: Balthazar
Bottle with a capacity of 12 litres.
