Cartuxa Brut Reserva | Sparkling | 2013 | Doc Alentejo - Vivino Rating 4.2

Intro: A “blanc de blanc méthode champenoise” DOC Alentejo sparkling brut Reserva was first produced from the white grape Arinto by the Eugénio de Almeida Foundation in 2008. It further reinforced the Cartuxa range of wines.

Region: Alentejo, Evora (D.O.C)

Winery: Cartuxa

Grapes: Arinto

Vinification: Fermented in French oak barrels with lees aging and stirring for six months. Second fermentation in the bottle by the classic “méthode champenoise” followed by another 6 year of lees aging and stirring.

Tasting Notes:

ABV: 13%   Serving Temp: 10°C  Pairing: Oysters, Caviar, White Fish, Lobster