Cartuxa
Cartuxa
The Cartuxa winery is one of the leading estates in Portugal’s Alentejo region, widely regarded as amongst Portugal’s finest. Uniquely, Cartuxa is owned by a charity, the Eugénio de Almeida Foundation. Proceeds from winemaking are used to promote cultural, educational, and social development in the region. The Foundation is blessed with 600 hectares of well-sited vines and the focus is firmly on quality. These powerful, generous, yet refined wines, are one of the hidden treasures of the wine world and are well-worth trying.
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Country: Portugal, AlentejoGrapes: Antao VazABV: 13.5%Style: Classy Complex White16.5/20 - Jancis Robinson. One of the great Portuguese white wines, the rarely seen Cartuxa Pera-Manca Branco is the stuff of legend. It is produced in tiny quantities using a combination of Antao Vaz and Arinto grapes – two of Portugal’s finest white varieties - from the Eugenio de Almeida Foundation’s vineyards. Crafting the Cartuxa Pera-Manca Branco requires meticulous attention to detail at every step. Selected vines are carefully monitored and when deemed to have reached optimum ripeness th -
Country: Portugal, AlentejoGrapes: Alicante Bouschet, Aragonez, TrincadeiraABV: 14.5%Style: Smooth Fruity Red91 Points - Revista Adega. A classic Alentejo blend led by Aragonez, Trincadeira and Alicante Bouschet, this shows the region’s generous style with a more measured, polished edge. Ripe fruit, soft structure and careful winemaking come together in a wine that’s both approachable and well put together, with a clear sense of place. Taste Ripe blackberry and plum with notes of cherry, dried herbs and a touch of spice. Smooth tannins and a rounded texture are balanced by fresh acidity, giving an easy -
Country: Portugal, AlentejoGrapes: Alicante Bouschet, AragonezABV: 15%Style: Savoury Classic Red92 Points - Wine Review Online. DFrom one of Alentejo’s most respected estates, this is a step up in depth and intent, built on Aragonez, Trincadeira and Alicante Bouschet. It shows the pedigree of Cartuxa clearly, combining ripe southern fruit with structure, restraint and careful oak handling. Confident and composed, with the balance and precision that come from a top-tier winery. Taste Blackberry, plum and dark cherry lead the way, backed by hints of spice, dried herbs and a touch of cocoa. S -
Country: Portugal, AlentejoGrapes: Trincadeira, AragonezABV: 15%Style: Rich Full Red95 Points - Revista Adega. From Alentejo’s Évora hillsides comes one of Portugal’s most iconic reds, Cartuxa Pêra‑Manca Tinto, Mmade only in truly exceptional years. Built on Aragonez and Trincadeira from old vines, it marries depth and elegance, with 18 months in French oak followed by a further 48 months in the Cartuxa Monasterycellars prior to release. Vivino Rating: 4.7 (Mar 2026) Wine Press Ratings 95 Points - Revista Adega (2019 Vintage) Blend: Trincadeira and Aragonez Taste Deep ruby‑garn
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