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: Produced from the Alicante Bouschet, Trincadeira and Aragonez grape varieties, planted in the vineyards of the Eugénio de Almeida Foundation. When the grapes reach the ideal stage 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 a temperature of 27ºC, followed by prolonged post-fermentation maceration. It aged for 12 months in French oak barrels and vats and for 24 months in the bottle, in the cellars of the Cartuxa Monastery.

Serving temperature: 16ºC to 18ºC

Producer: Eugénio de Almeida Foundation

Winemaking: Pedro Baptista | Duarte Lopes

Note on the technical sheet and vintage: This description is based on the latest technical sheet provided by the Eugénio de Almeida Foundation. 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 it.