WINE DESCRIPTION
Cartuxa EA Tinto is a generously fruited red wine intended for everyday enjoyment. Hailing from Alentejo, this wine is crafted from indigenous Portuguese grapes grown in a warm climate. The winemaking process involves meticulous attention to detail, ensuring the focus remains on the fruit with the extraction of a supple structure. Cartuxa EA Tinto offers an enjoyable experience for wine enthusiasts who enjoy softer wine styles or who seek an introduction to Portuguese grapes.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
Cartuxa EA Tinto is a red wine produced in the Alentejo region of Portugal.It shows an inky color and a nose of baked fruit compote. The palate is supple with a modest level of ripe tannins and a balanced acidity. The finish is modest in length and focused on the forward fruit flavors. This is well-suited to bbqs or fall stews. Drink within 4 years.
EXPERT RATING
3.8
DRINKING WINDOW
Now
2025
Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
Moderate
Very Low Alcohol
Very High
Intensity:
Mildly aromatic
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Medium
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Smooth
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
Velvety
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (4)
Alicante Bouschet
Aragonez
ORIGINS
Winery: Cartuxa
Region: Alentejo
Nestled in the south of Portugal, Alentejo is a wine region that is often overlooked. With its Mediterranean climate, rolling hills, and ancient winemaking traditions, Alentejo is a hidden gem in the world of wine.
Alentejo has a long and storied history of winemaking. The region has been producing wine since the time of the Romans, and it has been an important part of the Portuguese economy for centuries. In the 19th century, Alentejo was the largest wine producer in Portugal, and it remains an important part of the country's wine industry today.CUSTOMER RATING
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