Quinta do Carmo Reserva Tinto
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2032
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted lamb, grilled ribeye steak, mature hard cheeses
✨ Technical Specifications
Quinta do Carmo, located in the historic Estremoz subregion of Alentejo, carries a legacy that beautifully bridges Portuguese tradition and French winemaking prestige. In 1992, the estate entered a landmark partnership with Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite), introducing Bordeaux-style precision to the rugged, sun-drenched terroir of Alentejo. Now under the stewardship of Bacalhôa, the Quinta do Carmo Reserva Tinto continues to honor this heritage. Grown on clay-limestone soils with schist influences, the grapes undergo traditional fermentation before the wine is aged in French oak barrels. The result is an incredibly elegant, structured red wine that marries the rich, dark fruit character of Alentejo with a refined, age-worthy complexity.
🍾 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
Aragonez, Alicante Bouschet, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
14-14.5%