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Bacalhôa Wines of Portugal Quinta do Carmo White (Alentejano)

Bacalhôa Wines of Portugal

Portugal

Fact sheet

Type
Other
Grape
Roupeiro, Antão Vaz, Arinto
Country
Portugal
Appellation
Alentejano
Body
medium
Acidity
high
Tannin
high
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

peixes grelhados · saladas · frutos do mar · pratos leves · queijos frescos

Rated vintages

  • 201688 pts

    The estate around the former royal palace of Carmo is in the heart of Alentejo. Its white wine is a easygoing blend of Roupeiro, Antão Vaz and Arinto, giving ripeness, yellow and white-fruit flavors and a vibrant bright aftertaste. Drink now.

  • 201385 pts

    Quinta do Carmo, formerly owned by the Rothschild family of Château Lafite, is now part of the Bacalhâo group. Perfumed and fruity, this leaps from the glass with fresh, crisp lemon and pear flavors and light minerality. Drink now.

  • 200988 pts

    Carmo was formerly owned by the Rothschild family of Château Lafite. In this now maturing 2009 selection, there is a firm character, leavened by dried fruits, dark berries and some smooth woody characters. It's a wine to drink now, or age for 2–3 more years.