Quinta do Carmo Branco
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2025
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled sea bass, seafood risotto, roasted chicken with herbs
✨ Technical Specifications
Quinta do Carmo, situated in the Estremoz subregion of Alentejo, boasts a rich history that traces back to the 18th century when King Joo V established the estate as a gift for his beloved court lady, Dona Maria. The estate's white wine, Quinta do Carmo Branco, captures the essence of this historic terroir, where clay-limestone soils and the thermal diurnal shifts of the Serra d'Ossa hills create an ideal microclimate. Fermented in stainless steel to preserve its bright, primary fruit characteristics, this wine showcases the classic Alentejo style—balancing rich, sun-ripened fruit notes with a lively, mineral-driven acidity that reflects the estate's prestigious winemaking heritage.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1922 under the name João Pires & Filhos and later transformed into Bacalhôa Vinhos de Portugal, this illustrious estate is headquartered in Vila Nogueira de Azeitão on the Península de Setúbal. Owned by the Berardo family, the company has expanded across Portugal's premier wine-growing regions, including the Douro, Dão, Bairrada, and Alentejo, seamlessly integrating historic heritage with cutting-edge viticulture and extensive art collections. Bacalhôa is celebrated for its pioneering spirit, notably introducing landmark varietal bottlings and producing revered classics such as the legendary Quinta da Bacalhôa Cabernet Sauvignon and centuries-old traditions of fortified Moscatel de Setúbal. Their comprehensive portfolio spans exceptional dry reds, whites, rosés, and historic fortified wines that capture the authentic terroir and elegance of Portugal.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Roupeiro, Anto Vaz, Arinto
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
12.5-13.5%