Cartuxa Red 2022 – DOC Alentejo–Évora

Grape varieties: Alicante Bouschet, Trincadeira and Aragonez

Soil type: Granite and schist

Analytical data: Alcohol (%) – 14.0 Total acidity (g/l) – 5.0 pH – 3.80 Total sugars (g/l) – 0.5

Winemaking: Made from Alicante Bouschet, Trincadeira and Aragonez grapes grown in the vineyards of Fundação Eugénio de Almeida. Once the grapes reach the ideal level of ripeness, they are harvested and transported to the winery, where the winemaking process begins with complete destemming and light crushing. The grapes are then fermented separately in stainless steel vats at 27ºC, followed by extended post-fermentation maceration. It was aged for 12 months in French oak barrels and vats and for 24 months in bottle in the cellars of Mosteiro da Cartuxa.

Serving temperature: 16ºC to 18ºC

Producer: Fundação Eugénio de Almeida

Winemaking: Pedro Baptista | Duarte Lopes

Note about the technical sheet and vintage: This description is based on the latest technical sheet provided by Fundação Eugénio de Almeida. The vintage offered for sale is the one indicated in the title and in the “Vintage” field (2022), subject to stock availability. If in doubt, please contact us before purchasing to confirm.