Quinta Do Carmo Tinto
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed 3–10 years from the vintage release.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted lamb with rosemary, grilled ribeye steak, matured sheep's milk cheeses
✨ Technical Specifications
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.
🍾 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, Trincadeira, Cabernet Sauvignon
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
14%