Quinta Do Cardo Branco

Description

Quinta do Cardo features a refined architecture, characterized by freshness, lightness and authenticity. The white wines from Quinta do Cardo are aromatic and elegant. The granitic geology of the Beira Interior plateau gives them a fresh, mineral character distinctive to this high‑altitude terroir. In general, the Beira Interior whites display a hue ranging from citron yellow to straw yellow, accompanied by a rich and varied aromatic expression that is predominantly fruity. On the palate they reveal a medium body, moderate alcohol content and vibrant acidity, giving them freshness and balance. They also exhibit good longevity and excellent aging potential. **Vinification**: This Grande Reserva comes from the oldest vineyards in Síria, planted at 750 m above sea level. The grapes are hand‑picked and pressed whole, using only the first crushes of the press. The wine is then fermented in new and used French oak barrels of 500 L, where it remains for a year on the full lees of the fermentation. The biological production of Quinta do Cardo’s wines, a pioneer in Portugal, promotes the preservation of native fauna and flora, fostering biodiversity in the agricultural ecosystem. This sustainable approach also has a decisive impact on the quality and expression of the wines produced at the estate. Quinta do Cardo Branco Grande Reserva is a DOC Beira Interior wine, grown at altitude and produced organically. Situated in a predominantly granitic terroir and sustained by a winemaking tradition of almost 100 years, the vineyards of Quinta do Cardo produce wines that stand out for their unique identity and the sensory and cultural experience they provide. The first wine produced at Quinta do Cardo dates back to the 1930s, then called Branco Maia. In 1986, the first bottle of white wine was released under the Quinta do Cardo label. The brand’s reputation grew rapidly, placing it among Portugal’s great wines and helping to give prestige and recognition to the then little‑known Beira Interior region. **Winemakers**: Jorge Rosa Santos and Rui Lopes. **Awards** 17.5/20 – Grandes Escolhas (2023) Grand Prize for Press Choice 2023 – Grandes Escolhas (2021) **Allergen Information** Contains sulfites. **SKU**: 107377