These wines are based on the tradicional nature of wine making in the Evora region. Records show that Foral (Royal Decree) wasbestowed on the city by King Manuel 1st in 1501. The Cartuxa winery has combined acient practices with today's know how to create this unique wine: evocative of wines made in Evora for time immemorial. I was first produced in 2000.
CARTUXA | FORAL D'EVORA | WHITE | 2018 | DOC ALENTEJO
Produced from Assario and in the Eugenio de Almeida Vineyards. when the grapes reach the right point of maturation they are carefully picked and brought to the winery, where they are fermented on stainless steel vats at a controlled temperature, then the wine matures on the lees for a eitht months period, with battonage, prior to release.
Citrine colour with greenish reflections.
Aroma with notes of honey, apricot and dry herb.
In the mouth it is very fresh, with good volume and very elegant finish with soft floral notes.
Served Temperature: 10°C to 12°C
Total Alcohol: 12.5%
Wine Maker Team: Pedro Baptista
Assistant: Duarte Lopes
Portugal Region: DOC Alentejo