Carcavelos DOC, Villa Oeiras, Superior, 12 yrs, Red (fortified)
Villa Oeiras, Red – (Castelão and Trincadeira)
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If you are familiar with the Lisbon – Cascais area, when you hear “Carcavelos”, you rightly think of surf & beach. However, this beautiful area is also home to the smallest and one of the most exclusive Portuguese DOCs – the Carcavelos Fortified Wine.
Claiming Portugal´s reputation for Fortified Wine, Carcavelos can be Red or White and both have a much higher value than their current prices. The long maturation in oak barrels gives Carcavelos a fine caramel & almond touch that no other liqueur wine has, while its unique blend of Portuguese grape varieties can preserve a surprising freshness, even after decades.
Clarity: clear and shiny
Colour: Orange Amber
Fragrance: It stands out, for the balance of wood aromas with
dried fruits, chocolate and coffee.
Flavour: Semi-swet starter, followed by an elegant texture and
saltiness, combined a fresh unctuosity. It ends in a long and
appetizing way.
Harmonization suggestions: appetizer or digestive; with cured or
semi-cured cheeses, pates and desserts based on eggs and nuts.
Carcavelos DOC, Villa Oeiras, Superior, 12 yrs, Red (fortified)
Villa Oeiras, Red – (Castelão and Trincadeira)
Please note: The image shown is for reference only. The actual item may differ slightly in [color, design, condition, etc.]. If you’d like more details or actual photos, feel free to ask!
If you are familiar with the Lisbon – Cascais area, when you hear “Carcavelos”, you rightly think of surf & beach. However, this beautiful area is also home to the smallest and one of the most exclusive Portuguese DOCs – the Carcavelos Fortified Wine.
Claiming Portugal´s reputation for Fortified Wine, Carcavelos can be Red or White and both have a much higher value than their current prices. The long maturation in oak barrels gives Carcavelos a fine caramel & almond touch that no other liqueur wine has, while its unique blend of Portuguese grape varieties can preserve a surprising freshness, even after decades.
Clarity: clear and shiny
Colour: Orange Amber
Fragrance: It stands out, for the balance of wood aromas with
dried fruits, chocolate and coffee.
Flavour: Semi-swet starter, followed by an elegant texture and
saltiness, combined a fresh unctuosity. It ends in a long and
appetizing way.
Harmonization suggestions: appetizer or digestive; with cured or
semi-cured cheeses, pates and desserts based on eggs and nuts.
“Recently awarded with 17.5 points by Grandes Escolhas, this wine offers a distinctive and refined tasting experience…”
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“One of Portugal’s rarest wines, with only 1000 bottles released...”
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“The Quinta Corrieira Carcavelos 2012 shows an extraordinary balance and depth, a true expression of terroir.”
— Público, Terroir Critic Read full review
“A mystery in a bottle — Quinta da Corrieira’s 2012 Colheita stuns with its pale amber glow, floral perfume, and luscious dried apricot sweetness. Elegant, honeyed, and lithe, it’s a rare Carcavelos reborn with poise and quiet power.”
— The World of Fine Wine Read full review