Don Martinho Tinto
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2025
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled lamb chops, roasted pork loin, hearty tomato-based pasta dishes
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the historic Quinta do Carmo estate in the Estremoz subregion of Alentejo, Dom Martinho (also known as Don Martinho) Tinto is a classic expression of Portuguese winemaking tradition. The estate itself boasts a storied past, notably marked by a landmark partnership with the prestigious Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite) in the late 20th century, which elevated the property's technical prowess. This red wine is crafted to showcase the vibrant, fruit-forward side of Alentejo. The vineyards thrive on a complex geological mosaic of clay, limestone, and schist soils. Under the intense Alentejan sun, tempered by the cooling influence of the nearby Serra d'Ossa hills, the grapes achieve optimal phenolic ripeness while retaining essential acidity. Vinified primarily in temperature-controlled stainless steel to preserve its bright berry aromas, a portion of the blend is gently aged to impart a smooth, rounded texture and subtle spice.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1922 under the name João Pires & Filhos, Bacalhôa Vinhos de Portugal has grown into one of Portugal's most significant and pioneering wine enterprises. Modernized in the 1970s and subsequently acquired by arts patron Comendador José Berardo in 1998, the group encompasses historic estates such as Quinta da Bacalhôa, Quinta do Carmo, and Caves Aliança. Spanning roughly 1,200 hectares across the Setúbal Peninsula, Alentejo, Bairrada, Dão, Douro, and Vinho Verde, the group cultivates indigenous and international varieties on diverse terroirs ranging from Setúbal's clay-limestone slopes and sandy maritime soils to Alentejo's schist-strewn plains. Viticulture is practiced sustainably under certifications like the Wines of Alentejo Sustainability Programme (WASP). Led enologically by Francisco Antunes, Bacalhôa balances classical heritage and cellar innovation, renowned for historic benchmark cuvées including the barrel-fermented Catarina, age-worthy Quinta da Bacalhôa Cabernet Sauvignon blends, Quinta do Carmo reds and whites, traditional-method Aliança sparkling wines, and rare, concentrated Moscatel de Setúbal.
🍷 ABV
13.5-14%