Cartuxa Red 2021 Special Easter Day
Intro: Produced by Fundação Eugénio de Almeida, Cartuxa wines are rooted in Alentejo’s history and named after the 16th century Cartuxa Monastery in Évora. The 2021 Cartuxa Colheita Red is smooth and approachable, offering aromas of ripe red and dark fruits with subtle spice and vanilla. Medium to full bodied, it shows soft tannins, balanced acidity, and a long, elegant finish that reflects the estate’s refined style.
Region: Alentejo (D.O.C) || Winery: Adega Cartuxa
Grapes: Aragonez, Alicante Bouschet, Trincadeira
Aging: Aged for 12 months in French oak barrels and vats, and for 18 months in the bottle in the cellars of the Cartuxa Monastery
ABV: 14.5% || Decant: 30-45 minutes || Serving Temp: 16–18°C
Pairing: Roast lamb, Iberian pork, game, grilled meats, cheeses
Tasting Notes: The 2021 Cartuxa Colheita Red is smooth, generous, and fruit-forward. It opens with aromas of ripe red cherries, plums, and blackberries, accented by notes of sweet spice, violet, and a touch of vanilla. On the palate, it is medium to full-bodied, with soft tannins supporting flavors of juicy dark berries, red plum, and hints of cocoa and toasted oak. Balanced acidity brings freshness, while the finish is long and elegant with lingering notes of spice and fruit, a polished yet approachable expression from Alentejo.
Rating (Complexity & Vintage Year): 92 AA
