FORAL D'EVORA | WHITE | 2018 | DOC ALENTEJO

The Cartuxa Winery, located on the Quinta de Valbom estate is closely connected to the Jesuits. Founded by Ignacius of Loyola – later Saint Ignacius – in 1540, the Order of Jesuits was devoted to missionary and educational work.

 

Grape:

 

Assario

 

Vintage:

 

2018

 

Appellation:

 

DOC Alentejo

 

Country:

 

Portugal

 

Soil:

 

Granitic

 

Colour:

 

Citrine colour with greenish reflections

 

Aroma:

 

Aroma with notes of honey apricot

 

Aging:

 

Fermented in stainless steel vats at controlled temp and bottled.

 

Tasting Notes:

 

In the mouth it is very fresh, with good volume and very elegant finish with soft floral notes.

 

Food Pairing:

 

Pasta, Pork, Shellfish, Lean Fish, Clams, Soft Cheeses

 

Serving Temperature:

 

10ºC to 12ºC

 

Alcohol:

 

12.5% Vol

 

Listed wine Vintage Year 2018

This year saw an “atypical” growing season in Portugal, marked by a very rainy spring.

The impact was greatest in the northern regions, where increased rainfall and relatively high humidity caused strong attacks of mildew. Scalding temperatures during August caused further losses, especially in the center and south.

The difficulties look set to cause an overall decline in production (between 15 and 20 percent), Anunciação says, “but the quality of the wine is expected to be very good.”

 

Coming Soon - The year of 2019

 

We had a generally dry and mild viticultural year. During the summer months we had wide diurnal temperature ranges, with hot days and cool nights, which favoured gradual progression of the maturations and the preservation of good levels of acidity. The grapes, aided by late August rain, were in fine condition at harvest, showing great freshness and aromatic exuberance. Yields were low. The wines are very elegant, expressive, taut and with remarkable texture