{"product_id":"quinta-de-carapecos-tinto-vinho-verde","title":"Quinta de Carapeços, Tinto, Vinho Verde","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eKernowine is the exclusive importer of Quinta de Carapeços wines into the UK - please email del@kernowine.co.uk for more \u003cb\u003einformation.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Red\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape(s):\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eVinhāo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Portugal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion: \u003c\/strong\u003eVinho Verde\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic: \u003c\/strong\u003eNo (Sustainable farming)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVegan:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eNon-certified\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e14%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinery: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe first reference to Quinta de Carapeços dates back to 1338, the year in which one of the daughters of Martim Carvalho, Knight de Basto, married João de Carapeços, lord of the \"Quinta\" (estate) with the same name. In 1351, the property was sold and, in the early 17th Century, it became part of the Monastery of \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSão Salvador de \u003c\/span\u003eTravanca\u003cspan\u003e, which had been founded in the mid-12th century by Benedictine monks.\u003c\/span\u003e With the extinction of the religious orders in 1834, the Quinta was sold and is currently owned by a descendant of the aforementioned Martim Carvalho.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eA lawyer by profession, Miguel Pereira de Abreu has always had a great passion for the world of wine, a result of his family's ancestral connection to agricultural properties located in Amarante, Felgueiras and Penafiel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eResponding to the enormous transformations that have taken place in the rural world since the 1960s and 70s, the company undertook a profound restructuring of its land management, initially focusing on the production of top-quality grapes. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eTo achieve this, he converted the entire agricultural area by creating \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eplatforms for planting vines in rows (thus replacing the traditional trellises) and introducing grape varieties better adapted to the conditions of the \"terroir\". \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eHe was a pioneer in introducing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"notranslate qc-nt\" translate=\"no\"\u003eAlvarinho \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eoutside the Melgaço-Monção sub-region.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eAt the beginning of this century, and after the installation of a winery equipped with the latest technologies available, the current brand was born in 2003. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe Quinta produces high-quality white, rosé, red, sparkling, and late harvest wines that have earned numerous national and international awards over the years. \u003c\/span\u003eThe vineyards are spread over 20 hectares, allowing a yearly production of around 140,000 bottles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eWinemaking: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eH\u003c\/span\u003earvest was by hand, after which the grapes were transported in 15 kg baskets to the winery. After arriving at the cellar, the grapes were destemed and pressed. Fermentation was in tank with maceration at 25-28C for 5 to 8 days. It was aged in stainless steel vats on its lees for 3 months. Although this is a Vinhāo, it can'e be called that on the label because the alcohol level is over the set limit for this vintage. This has 69 g\/l of residual sugar. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a\u003c\/span\u003e dark red colour. It has an intense nose with wild fresh fruit notes. Dense in the mouth, full-bodied, with tannins well present conferring an excellent structure and persistent end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood pairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perfect served with \u003c\/span\u003echeese, fat fish and red meat. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kernowine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55445513044309,"sku":null,"price":23.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0936\/2577\/8517\/files\/SouthAfricawinetasting_1000x1000px_-2_85f0e5cf-1066-4cf2-825e-91a8cb84f758.png?v=1792433144","url":"https:\/\/kernowine.co.uk\/products\/quinta-de-carapecos-tinto-vinho-verde","provider":"Kernowine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}