Cartuxa

Cartuxa is a Portuguese winery near Évora, in the Alentejo region. There are currently around 400 hectares (1000 acres) under vine at the company's various estates in the region, namely Pinheiros, Casito, Álamo da Horta and Valbom. Indigenous varieties such as Roupeiro, Antão Vaz and Arinto are grown for white wines, while red plantings focus on Trincadeira, Aragonês (Tempranillo) and Castelão.

The brand is named for the Cartuxa monastery, built in the 16th century. Until recently, the wines were made at the Quinta de Valbom, which is just a few miles from the monastery. This property was once accomodation for Jesuit teachers at the University of Évoria, and in 1776 was outfitted as a winery. The Almeida family bought Quinta de Valbom in 1869, and today, the building serves as Cartuxa's wine tourism center, encompassing an olive mill as well. Wines are made at a new gravity-fed facility on the Herdade de Pinheiros estate equipped with updated sorting facilities and modern refrigeration.

Cartuxa's flagship releases are the Pêra-Manca Tinto and Branco. These are only made in the finest years, and are among the most expensive wines made in Portugal. The portfolio is organized into six different tiers, and includes a trio of sparkling wines.