Cartuxa Pera Manca 2014

Cartuxa Pera Manca 2014

 

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Cartuxa
Pera Manca 2014
  • Vintage : 2014
  • Country : Portugal
  • Region : Alentejo
  • Subregion :
  • Type : Red
  • Style : Deep Full Bodied
  • Format : 75cl
  • Alcohol : 14°
  • Grappes : 50% Aragones, 50% Trincadeira

Pêra-Manca is the label the Eugénio de Almeida Foundation reserves for its most exceptional wines. Red wines are produced from Trincadeira and Aragonez grape varieties.  

Experts Score Vintage
WS Wine Spectator 93 2014
W&S Wines & Spirits 91 2014
More information on wine critics and ratings
They are full-bodied, complex and elegant, with an aroma of raisin and notes of oak. Given the great quality of tannins and the oak used for aging, the wines have great longevity, needing time to achieve their full potential.

History of Cartuxa

The history of Cartuxa is closely tied to the Eugénio de Almeida Foundation, founded by Vasco Maria Eugénio de Almeida. The foundation was created with a philanthropic mission to promote social, cultural, and educational development in the Alentejo region. Since taking ownership in 1963, the foundation has not only restored the estate but also ensured its role in producing some of Portugal’s finest wines.

Cartuxa gained international recognition when it revived the legendary Pêra-Manca wine label in 1990. This wine has become synonymous with excellence, especially the Pêra-Manca Tinto, often regarded as one of Portugal’s greatest wines. Historically, the Pêra-Manca wine was said to be on the ships that Pedro Álvares Cabral used when he discovered Brazil in 1500.

Region and Vineyards

Cartuxa’s vineyards are spread across 1,050 hectares of prime Alentejo terroir, with 650 hectares owned directly by the winery and 400 hectares leased long-term. The vineyards are situated in the Alentejo DOC – Évora, a region famous for its hot Mediterranean climate and granitic soils. These conditions are ideal for growing native Portuguese grape varieties like Alicante Bouschet, Aragonez, Trincadeira, and Antão Vaz. The combination of old vines and modern viticulture techniques allows Cartuxa to craft wines that reflect the full potential of the region.

Wine Range

Cartuxa offers a diverse range of wines, from their entry-level wines like Foral de Évora to their premium labels such as Cartuxa Colheita and the flagship Pêra-Manca. The winery produces both red and white wines, with an emphasis on indigenous grape varieties. The Pêra-Manca Tinto is particularly revered for its richness, complexity, and longevity, while the Pêra-Manca Branco showcases finesse and balance. The Cartuxa label, which includes both red and white wines, represents the heart of their production, known for their consistency and quality.

Did you know?

The Pêra-Manca wine was once aboard the ships of Pedro Álvares Cabral, the Portuguese explorer who discovered Brazil in 1500. This historical connection adds to the legendary status of Pêra-Manca today, making it one of the most sought-after wines in Portugal and among collectors worldwide.

Wine Spectator (WS) : 93 Points (2014)
A powerful red, with sinewy tannins structuring the focused yet dense core of blackberry and dried currant flavors, flanked by cedar, iron and Earl Grey tea accents. A thread of baking spice and espresso adds a touch of richness through the long, mineral-driven finish. Trincadeira and Aragonez.

Wines & Spirits (W&S) : 91 Points (2014)
The Fundação Eugénio de Almeida, a charity foundation, owns two wineries and farms more than 1,000 acres of vines, selecting its best red grapes for this blend of trincadeira and aragonez. Pedro Baptista ferments it in 12,000-liter oak vats and ages it for 18 months in 3,000-liter oak vats, then for 36 months in bottle in the cellars of the Cartuxa monastery, near the town of Evora. It’s an ambitious wine, often the sort that collectors in Lisbon might understand better than foreigners. This vintage is more accessible, a rich, warm wine of the Alentejo plain, smoky with black-currant-skin tannins and the kind of smooth texture that you’d expect at the price. James Conley of Keens Steakhouse in NYC described it as “duck fat, blood and lavender,” and it would work well with a fatty seared duck breast rubbed with herbs.

Cartuxa Pera Manca White 2021
Cartuxa Pera Manca White 2021
Cartuxa
Pera Manca White 2021
WS
92
RP
94
WE
93
Cartuxa Pêra-Manca White is an iconic wine from Alentejo, combining elegant fruit complexity with remarkable ageing potential, making it a refined expression of Portuguese terroir.
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Cartuxa Evora Colheita Tinto 2019
Cartuxa Evora Colheita Tinto 2019
Cartuxa
Evora Colheita Tinto 2019
RP
91
Cartuxa Colheita Tinto is a full-bodied and expressive red, ideal for lovers of powerful wines. Its balance between ripe fruit, tannic structure, and freshness makes it a refined choice.
31,90 €
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Cartuxa Colheita Branco 2022
Cartuxa Colheita Branco 2022
Cartuxa
Colheita Branco 2022
RP
88
The Cartuxa Colheita Branco is a vibrant and refreshing white wine from the Alentejo DOC – Évora, showcasing a beautiful blend of Arinto, Antão Vaz, and Roupeiro grapes. It is an elegant expression of the region’s terroir, with great complexity and balance.
24,90 €
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