Pour this and you get a glass that's almost black at the core, then a mouthful of ripe dark fruit, a little spice, and tannins so smooth they barely tug. It's full-bodied and dry without being heavy-handed, the kind of red that makes a slab of nyama choma taste like the plan all along. Sunday roast, a long catch-up over the grill, or just a Tuesday that needed rescuing. Say when and we'll have it at your door fast.
Big nose first: ripe plum and dark berries, a curl of vanilla and sweet spice from the oak, maybe a hint of violet if you go looking. On the palate it's full and generous, dark fruit up front, that warming 14.5% sitting behind it, and a long finish carried by fine, polished tannins. The Alicante Bouschet is the secret weapon here, the grape that stains the glass deep ruby and gives the wine its backbone and grip. Dry throughout, so think savoury and structured, not sweet.
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This comes out of Alentejo, the wide, sun-baked plains of southern Portugal that turn out some of the country's most generous reds. Quinta do Carmo is a proper old estate near Estremoz, vines, cork oaks and forest sprawling across the land, run for generations by the Bastos family. Here's the cool bit: back in 1992 the Rothschilds of Château Lafite fame bought into the place, so this humble Alentejo red shares a little family tree with one of Bordeaux's most legendary names. It's now part of the Bacalhôa stable, still flying the native-Portuguese flag with that splash of Cabernet.
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- What is the price of Quinta do Carmo Alentejo 75cl?
Quinta do Carmo Alentejo 75cl is KSh 4,999 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for fast delivery across Nairobi, usually within the hour, or next day countrywide.
- What does Quinta do Carmo Alentejo 2016 75cl taste like?
Full-bodied and dry, with ripe dark plum and berry fruit, sweet oak spice and a touch of vanilla, all wrapped in smooth, fine tannins. Deep ruby in the glass and savoury rather than sweet.
- What is the ABV of Quinta do Carmo Alentejo 2016?
It's 14.5% ABV, a properly full-bodied Portuguese red, so a glass goes a long way.
- How do I serve it?
Lightly cool at 16 to 18°C in a large red-wine glass. Give it ten minutes in the glass to open up. No decanting needed, but it doesn't hurt.
- What food pairs with it?
Grilled and roasted meat is the sweet spot. Nyama choma, lamb, beef stews, smoky sausages, or aged hard cheese all work beautifully.
- Where is it from and what's in it?
From the Quinta do Carmo estate in Alentejo, southern Portugal. It's a blend of native Aragonez, Alicante Bouschet and Trincadeira with a dash of Cabernet Sauvignon.
- Is this wine sweet or dry?
Fully dry. The ripe fruit can read as rich, but there's no sugar here, just structure and savoury depth.
Quinta do Carmo Alentejo 75cl
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Quinta do Carmo Alentejo 75cl price in Kenya
Buy Quinta do Carmo Alentejo 75cl online in Nairobi, Kenya for KSh 4,999. Order now for fast delivery across Nairobi — usually within 30 minutes — or next-day delivery countrywide.