Winery CartuxaPêra-Manca Tinto
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Touriga franca and the Touriga nacional.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.
The Pêra-Manca Tinto of the Winery Cartuxa is in the top 10 of wines of Portugal and in the top 5 of wines of Alentejo.
Taste structure of the Pêra-Manca Tinto from the Winery Cartuxa
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Pêra-Manca Tinto of Winery Cartuxa in the region of Alentejano is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Pêra-Manca Tinto of Winery Cartuxa in the region of Alentejano often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of oak, tree fruit or spices.
Food and wine pairings with Pêra-Manca Tinto
Pairings that work perfectly with Pêra-Manca Tinto
Original food and wine pairings with Pêra-Manca Tinto
The Pêra-Manca Tinto of Winery Cartuxa matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of delicious bourguignon, lamb tagine with honey and onions or chicken in sauce.
Details and technical informations about Winery Cartuxa's Pêra-Manca Tinto.
Discover the grape variety: Touriga franca
Most certainly Portuguese. It is said to be the result of a cross between the mourisco de semente and the touriga nacional, which should not be confused with it. It can be found in Australia, South Africa, the United States (California), etc. and is virtually unknown in France.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Pêra-Manca Tinto from Winery Cartuxa are 1996, 1990, 1995, 1997 and 2016.
Informations about the Winery Cartuxa
The Winery Cartuxa is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 33 wines for sale in the of Alentejo to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Alentejo
The wine region of Alentejo is located in the region of Alentejano of Portugal. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Cartuxa or the Domaine Adega Mayor produce mainly wines red, white and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Alentejo are Touriga nacional, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Touriga franca, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Alentejo often reveals types of flavors of butterscotch, dill or raspberry and sometimes also flavors of cocoa, black currant or iron.
The wine region of Alentejano
Tejo">Alentejo is a well-known, highly respected wine region in eastern Portugal. This hot, Dry area covers approximately a third of the country and is best known for its red wine, the best of which are sold under the and Alentejo DOC (Denominacao de Origem Controlada) title. Wine from Alentejo is typically made from Aragonez (Tempranillo), Castelao, Trincadeira or a Rich, ripe, jammy blend of the three. Antao Vaz is the white variety of choice here, producing a good level of Acidity and tropical fruit flavors.
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Short trellised pruning with one or two horizontal arms stretched over a wire. Very suitable for mechanization, it offers a very good exposure of the bunches as well as an excellent aeration.
