Cartuxa
Cartuxa Pêra-Manca
Portuguese White · Portugal
From public reviewers
2reviews
92median pts
The white and red Pêra-Manca are cult wines in Portugal, only released in the best years. The white has partial barrel fermentation, giving great richness and depth of flavor, as well as smooth toastiness. With its high proportion of Antâo Vaz, it is very white Burgundy in its richness and sense of mineral terroir. Delicious acidity rounds the wine out. || Made from old vines, this top wine from Cartuxa (the name means a rough, stony place) is revered in Portugal. Only nine vintages have been made since 1986, a sel…
Source: Wine Enthusiast
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