Quinta Do Carmo Tinto
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Typically best enjoyed 3–10 years from the vintage release.
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Roasted lamb with rosemary, grilled ribeye steak, matured sheep's milk cheeses
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Quinta do Carmo is an estate steeped in history, located near the historic town of Estremoz in the Alentejo region. Its origins date back to the 17th century when King João V gifted the property to a lady of the court. In modern times, the estate gained international renown through a landmark joint venture in 1992 between the owners and the prestigious Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite), which introduced rigorous French winemaking techniques to the sun-drenched terroir of Alentejo. Now under the stewardship of Bacalhôa, Quinta do Carmo Tinto continues to represent the pinnacle of Alentejo elegance. The vineyard's unique terroir, characterized by clay-slate and schistose soils under the cooling influence of the Serra d'Ossa, yields grapes with exceptional concentration and freshness. The wine is traditionally fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats and aged in French oak barrels, resulting in a sophisticated red that harmoniously balances rich dark fruit flavors with refined tannins and a persistent, mineral-tinged finish.
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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.