{"title":"Quinta dos Carvalhais | Dão","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Encruzado Marker Post in the Vineyards of Quinta dos Carvalhais\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/Collection_Banner_fcecfba3-e3f1-4340-a3d6-7ded2a14fa65.jpg?v=1630776801\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eNestled in the heart of the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"28\"\u003eDão\u003c\/b\u003e region, \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"40\"\u003eQuinta dos Carvalhais\u003c\/b\u003e is widely celebrated for sparking a modern revolution in \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"119\"\u003ePortuguese wine\u003c\/b\u003e. When the Guedes family purchased the estate in 1988, the local wine scene was focused entirely on mass-produced volume rather than genuine quality. They stepped in to change the narrative, pouring their energy into the vineyards and rescuing incredible native grape varieties like \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"417\"\u003eTouriga Nacional\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"438\"\u003eEncruzado\u003c\/b\u003e from the brink of extinction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eToday, this breathtaking estate is a shining example of exactly how good Portuguese winemaking can be. Sitting high above sea level on solid granite soils, the vines enjoy beautifully warm, sun-drenched days followed by crisp, cool nights. This natural balance is the secret behind the wine's signature style, producing bottles that are deeply flavoured yet remarkably elegant and vibrant with fresh fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eUnder the expert guidance of talented winemaker Beatriz Cabral de Almeida, the grapes are treated with absolute respect. Rather than blending everything in bulk, she uses a gentle, modern approach to ferment small, individual batches of native grapes, ensuring every plot shines. The resulting \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"294\"\u003eDão wines\u003c\/b\u003e are an absolute triumph—expressive, incredibly food-friendly, and a brilliant, authentic reflection of the land they come from.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"5\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQUINTA DOS CARVALHAIS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"quinta-dos-carvalhais-branco-especial","title":"Quinta dos Carvalhais Branco Especial NV","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Branco Especial is a hugely complex white made from a blend of wines from seven different vintages aged in barrel for many years in the medieval cellar at the Quinta dos Carvalhais estate. For each vintage the grapes (Encruzado, Gouveio (Verdelho) \u0026amp; Semillon amongst others) were harvested by hand into small 20kg boxes and then loaded directly into the pneumatic press upon arrival at the winery. Fermentation took place in stainless-steel tanks after which the wines underwent extended periods of ageing in used 225-litre French oak barriques. After several tastings of the component parts, the final blend was assembled and left for a period of time to marry before being bottled. Bright golden in colour, the Branco Especial has huge intensity and complexity of aroma on the nose with well-defined aromas of apple, dried fruits and honey married with brioche and warm spicy notes. The wine is rich with extraordinary body on the palate balanced by a lively acidity. 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The different grape varieties were fermented separately. 55% of the wine was aged in 225 litre used French oak barrels for eight months. At the end of this period, the final blend was assembled, and the wine was fined and filtered before bottling. Ruby red in colour. On the nose this wine boasts aromas of blackberry and plum coupled with floral hints of violet and a subtle spiciness. On the palate, velvety tannins create a smooth mouth feel and a vibrant acidity carries the juicy fruit flavours onto the elegant finish. 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Head winemaker Beatriz Cabral de Almeida expertly blends three prized native grape varieties - Touriga Nacional, Alfrocheiro, and Tinta Roriz - to create a red that is intensely flavourful yet remarkably fresh. When you pour a glass, expect big, inviting aromas of blackberry, plump black cherry, and crushed wild berries. Because the wine spends twelve months resting quietly in French oak barrels, those dark fruit flavours are beautifully layered with a delicate, floral hint of violet and a wonderfully refreshing whisper of cool menthol. On the palate, this is an incredibly smooth and refined \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"56\"\u003eDão wine\u003c\/b\u003e. The deep black fruit flavours are perfectly matched by polished tannins and a lovely natural acidity that keeps everything feeling bright and alive right through to a long, elegant finish. It is a fantastic, versatile bottle that brings authentic Portuguese charm to the table, pairing brilliantly with a classic beef stew or a board of hard, mature cheeses.[#intro]\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA wonderfully rich and vibrant Portuguese red brimming with ripe woodland fruits and smooth flavours...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Quinta dos Carvalhais","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58118536167805,"sku":"A20CARVALHAISTINTORESERVA","price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/TintoReservaBT.jpg?v=1777791294"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/collections\/Collection_Image_36f6c170-8e90-4d1d-bd04-2a3a12b0ad37.jpg?v=1630776914","url":"https:\/\/hic.wine\/collections\/quinta-dos-carvalhais.oembed","provider":"Hic!","version":"1.0","type":"link"}