Cartuxa Alentejo Evora Colheita Tinto 2021 750ml

Cartuxa is made by the Fundação Eugénio de Almeida at Adega Cartuxa in Évora, Portugal. The name comes from the Carthusian monks of the monastery, there since 1598, which belongs to the Foundation. The wine was first produced in 1986, and the winemakers are Pedro Baptista and Duarte Lopes.

The 2021 is a DOC Alentejo, Évora blend of Aragonez, Trincadeira, Alicante Bouschet and other grapes; the producer does not publish percentages. The grapes are destemmed and fermented in temperature-controlled steel vats with extended maceration, then aged 12 months in vats and barrels and 18 months in bottle before release. It's dry and 14.5% alcohol.

The producer's sheet gives no tasting notes. One UK retailer describes black plum, black cherry, violets and a touch of marzipan.

Against Cellers Unio Priorat Roureda Llicorella, Cartuxa is the Portuguese pick at a similar price; for an Alentejo red with 18 months of bottle age before release, choose Cartuxa.

The producer suggests serving it at 16 to 18°C. Pour it with grilled pork, lamb or roast chicken.

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