{"product_id":"cartuxa-evora-colheita-reserve-tinto-2018","title":"Cartuxa Evora Reserva Tinto 2018","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points - Wine Review Online.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlackberry, plum and dark cherry lead the way, backed by hints of spice, dried herbs and a touch of cocoa. Smooth tannins and well-judged oak give it shape, with a fresh lift on the finish that keeps it focused and drinkable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVivino Rating: 4.4 (Mar 2026)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Press Ratings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e92 Points - Wine Review Online (2018 Vintage)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Alentejo sits up the Tejo river from Lisbon, Portugal and is home to a wide range of wines. Cartuxa, part of the Eugénio de Almeida Foundation, has made their Reserva into a nicely balanced, yet powerful red. Comprised of 70% Alicante Bouschet and 30% Aragonez, Evora is booming with red fruit, vanilla, chocolate, and tobacco notes that, along with its 15% alcohol, provide a rich structure to the wine’s body. The tannins are almost delicate but quickly build with each sip, providing a juxtaposition between soft and bold. This wine is drinking wonderfully now and is ready to drink upon opening the bottle. Enjoy now through 2028.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlend: \u003c\/strong\u003eAlicante Bouschet and Aragonez (Tempranillo)\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":57574677414275,"sku":"MEN10818","price":56.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/9843\/1058\/files\/Cartuxa_Colheita_Reserve_Tinto.png?v=1773924459","url":"https:\/\/www.perfectcellar.com\/products\/cartuxa-evora-colheita-reserve-tinto-2018","provider":"Perfect Cellar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}