Cartuxa Winery EA White
WHY WE LOVE IT
- First produced in 1992, Cartuxa EA White was planted in the estate vineyards of the Fundação Eugénio de Almeida Foundation.
- Grown on the estate vineyards on granitic soils.
Varietal: Arinto, Roupeiro and Antão Vaz
Elaboration: When the grapes reach the ideal state of maturation, they are harvested and transported to the winery, where the technological process begins, with total stemming and light crushing, pressing, cooling and must clarification. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature of 16ºC. After fermentation, filtration, blending, tartaric and protein stabilization, final filtration and bottling are carried out.
Tasting Notes: A pleasant wine with a citrusy and floral nose. Easy to drink, with fresh green fruit and mineral notes. Smooth. Moderate acidity.
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PRODUCER BACKGROUND
The wines of Cartuxa are produced within the Alentejo sub-region of Évora and have long been legendary within Portugal. Adega Cartuxa has been in the hands of a large family, the Eugénio de Almeida family. This family has been one of the most influential families in Portugal. A Vasco Maria Eugénio de Almeida spent much of his efforts on the revitalization of the area by creating a hospital, social housing and more. Part of his efforts also included the planting of olive groves and vineyards. The vineyards have been on the same Quinta de Valbom site in Évora since 1517 when the Jesuits came to the region to establish the second oldest university in Portugal. Cartuxa reflects the tradition and famed quality of the first Carthusian monks who in 1598 established the Santa Maria Scala Coeli Monastery.
In the early 1960s, Vasco Maria Eugénio de Almeida transformed his personal project of service to others into a lasting institutional project, and created the Eugénio de Almeida Foundation, a private legal institution. Fifty-five years after its creation, the Foundation continues the work of its Founder, and its multiple development projects, including the production of the Cartuxa wines.