{"product_id":"cartuxa-colheita-branco-2022","title":"Cartuxa Colheita Branco 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e92 Points - Revista Adega. \u003c\/strong\u003eOwned by the Eugénio de Almeida Foundation — a charity dedicated to cultural and social development in the Alentejo — Cartuxa is one of Portugal's most purposeful estates. The Colheita Branco is crafted from indigenous white varieties grown across 600 hectares of well-sited vineyards in this sun-drenched southern region. Hand-harvested and rigorously selected, it is a wine of genuine character: generous and textured, yet lifted by the natural freshness that Alentejo whites can achieve at altitude. A hidden gem from one of Iberia's most quietly impressive producers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePale gold with a luminous clarity. The nose opens with white peach, ripe pear and a hint of citrus blossom, underpinned by a subtle mineral thread. On the palate it is round and generous, with good weight and a creamy mid-palate giving way to a clean, refreshing finish. Balanced and approachable, with enough structure to reward a year or two in bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Press Ratings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e92 Points - Revista Adega (2022 Vintage)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"This white wine is made from São Antão Vaz and Arinto grapes, without oak aging, but kept in contact with its fine lees for 9 months. It stands out for its vibrant acidity and firm, creamy texture, which envelops its white and stone fruits, giving the wine fluidity. Year after year, this wine has shown increasing tension and freshness, which is very welcome.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Producer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Cartuxa winery is one of the leading estates in Portugal's Alentejo region, widely regarded as amongst Portugal's finest. Like so many Portuguese wines, Cartuxa offers a world-beating combination of quality and value. 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 of the region. The Foundation is blessed with 600 hectares of well-sited vines and the focus is firmly on quality. Hand-tending and harvesting, ruthless selection and a scientific approach to which grapes are grown have led to Cartuxa's wines being awarded the superior Denominação de Origem Controlada status. These powerful, generous, yet refined wines, are one of the hidden treasures of the wine world and are well-worth trying.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mentzendorff","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57839126741379,"sku":"MEN20422","price":29.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/9843\/1058\/files\/Cartuxa_Colheita_Branco.png?v=1776855450","url":"https:\/\/www.perfectcellar.com\/products\/cartuxa-colheita-branco-2022","provider":"Perfect Cellar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}