CARM Reserva Tinto
Wines are made from grapes of the varietals Tinta Roriz, Touriga Franca and Touriga Nacional, all produced in our vineyards. The three varietals bring together the firm tannins of Tinta Roriz, the rock rose notes and soft tannins of Touriga Franca and the aromas of black fruits and berries and very marked fresh floral notes of Touriga Nacional.
In 2018 we had a cold and dry Winter, followed by an unusual rainy Spring, which lasted till mid July; Summer was extremely hot and dry, with some peaks of high temperatures. These conditions led to long lasting maturations, which benefited the more precocious grapes. Diary control of maturation on the vineyards was essential to get aromatic wines with balanced acidity. It was a very promising harvest.
The wine is vinified in the cellar of our Quinta das Marvalhas in Almendra, in the heart of Douro Superior.
Our winery is equipped with the latest technology and enables complete control of temperature, essential for our region of extreme climates. After grapes arrive at the winery, we eliminate clusters which are not in perfect condition. After total de-stem- ming, the grapes are crushed softly and pass through a thermal shock, followed by a period of cold pre-fermentative macera- tion of about 12 to 24 hours. The must is transferred to broad and low fermentation stainless steel vats, where the maceration occurs for 8 days at 22°C.
Producer: CARM - Casa Agricola Roboredo Madeira
Region: Douro (Superior)
Style: Red
Grape Varietals: Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Francisca
Tasting Notes: The wine’s nose is very fresh and intense with notes of wild black fruits and black cherries balanced with seductive hints of licorice. Subtle notes of wood make the aroma more complex. In the mouth, the wine is fabulously concentrated, hot, showing firm tannins and a smooth texture as well as a very persistent finish that strongly displays the intensity of the wines of the Douro Superior.
Pairing: Meats, Cheeses, Mediterranean Cuisine
Ratings: Coming Soon