Quinta do Carmo Tinto 2019

Quinta do Carmo Red 2019

Quinta do Carmo is located in the Alentejo region, a few kilometres from the city of Estremoz, where there were already labelled wines from the 19th century.  The winery was built in a joint venture with the Lafite Rothschild group.

Winemaking: The grapes are picked at their optimum ripeness, completely destemmed and vinified by variety in lagares or small stainless steel vats with temperature control. After alcoholic fermentation, they benefit from prolonged post-fermentation maceration. Ageing in French oak barrels for a year. After this stage, they are carefully blended according to Carmo's traditional profile. Ageing in bottle for 1 year.

Producer's tasting notes: Deep, lively colour, so characteristic of the Alicante Bouschet grape variety. Rich aroma with notes of red and forest fruits, complexed by spicy notes partly resulting from ageing in light and medium toast French oak barrels. On the palate, full, rich in flavour, elegant, long and persistent.

Winemaker: Rui Vieira

Varieties: Alicante Bouschet (55%), Aragonez (30%), Trincadeira (15%)

Analytical Data: 14 Vol, 5.7 g/L Total Acidity