Quinta do Carmo Reserva Branco
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Typically best enjoyed 3 to 8 years from the vintage release.
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Baked cod with cream, roasted pork loin, creamy mushroom risotto
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Quinta do Carmo, situated in the historic municipality of Estremoz within the Alentejo region, boasts a rich heritage that once saw a landmark partnership with the legendary Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite) in the late 20th century. This collaboration infused traditional Portuguese winemaking with classic French elegance. The Quinta do Carmo Reserva Branco represents the pinnacle of the estate's white winemaking, drawing from vineyards planted on complex soils of clay, schist, and limestone. To craft this sophisticated Reserva, the hand-harvested grapes undergo careful temperature-controlled fermentation, with a significant portion aging in French oak barrels on fine lees with regular battonage. This technique imparts a creamy texture, structural complexity, and subtle toasted notes that beautifully complement the vibrant, sun-drenched fruit character of the Alentejo terroir.
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Founded in 1922 as Jo o Pires & Filhos, Bacalh a Vinhos de Portugal has grown to become one of the country's most innovative and prestigious wine producers. Now owned by the Jos Berardo family and headquartered in the historic town of Vila Nogueira de Azeit o on the Pen nsula de Set bal, the estate has expanded its footprint across Portugal's premier wine regions, including Alentejo, Douro, Bairrada, D o, and Vinho Verde. Bacalh a is celebrated for its pioneering spirit, notably introducing international varieties like Cabernet Sauvignon to create the iconic Quinta da Bacalh a Tinto, alongside its legendary, richly aged Moscatel de Set bal and terroir-driven Alentejo blends like Quinta do Carmo. Headquartered at Estrada Nacional 10, 2925-901 Vila Nogueira de Azeit o, Portugal, the estate's official website is https://www.bacalhoa.pt.