Quinta do Carmo 2014 Red Wine

Data sheet

Region

Alentejo

Tasting Notes

Red color with complex aromas of red fruits and traces of vanilla. It is a very balanced and elegant wine that has a good structure, concentrated flavours and soft tannins.

Consumption

16 - 18ºC

Enjoy

The Alentejo region is known for its rich and unique gastronomy where a full range of meats, strong cheeses, and sausages are offered

Bottle Size

White meats, pastas dishes and grilled seafood

Country

Portugal

Type

Red Wine

Year

2014

Weight

1.5

Cast

Aragonez, Trincadeira, Alicante Bouschet and Cabernet Sauvignon

Alcohol

14,5%

Vinification

Each variety was vinified separately in the traditional vinification process by fermentating in stainless steel vats with controlled temperature. At the end of fermentation follows a skin maceration that takes 7 to 15 days

Total Acidity

5,1 g/l

Wine Maker

Hugo Carvalho

Ageing

12 months in French oak

Ph

3,71

Awards

Bronze Medal - Decanter World Wine Awards (2015);Bronze Medal - International Wine & Spirits Competition (2015) Silver Medal - Concurso Vinhos de Portugal (2015) ;17 Points - Wine Magazine - (2015).