Quinta Dos Carvalhais Tinto

Description

Quinta dos Carvalhais Colheita is an exceptional quality red wine from the Dão, the ultimate embodiment of elegance and richness. A descendant of ancient knowledge, Quinta dos Carvalhais blends experience with innovation to craft wines of exquisite delicacy and the unique personality of the region. Vinification: The grapes were harvested by variety and plot, followed by a rigorous quality selection. After a gentle destem and gentle pressing, the grapes gravity‑drifted into small‑sized stainless‑steel vats with temperature control, where they were vinified variety‑by‑variety. Alcoholic fermentation lasted about eight days at an average temperature of around 27 °C. Maturation: Sixty percent of the wine aged for eight months in used French oak barrels of 225 L, while the remainder matured in stainless‑steel tanks. After barrel ageing it received a slight fining and filtration before bottling, without cold stabilization—potentially allowing sediment to form during bottle ageing. It’s the perfect companion for gathering friends, sharing laughter and memories, and elevating a memorable meal. Whether paired with simple or elaborate dishes, this wine excels with meat, game, and a variety of buttery cheeses. Try it with a veal carpaccio dressed in rosemary vinaigrette and honey. Open the bottle an hour before serving to let the wine breathe and reveal its best expression. If the wine has been in the bottle for more than five years, decanting is recommended. Awards - 89/100 Robert Parker - Bronze Medal – Decanter World Wine Awards 2020