BACALHÔA Quinta do Carmo Reserva Tinto 2017 750ml

Short Description

A premium Portuguese red wine from Alentejo, Portugal, produced by Bacalhôa Vinhos de Portugal under the Quinta do Carmo range. Rich, structured, and elegant, with ripe black fruit, plum, blackberry, red fruits, spice, vanilla, chocolate, oak notes, smooth tannins, balanced acidity, and a long refined finish. Perfect with steak, roast lamb, grilled meats, beef stew, BBQ dishes, roast pork, smoked meats, mushroom dishes, and aged cheese. Bacalhôa identifies Quinta do Carmo Reserva Red as an Alentejo red made from Aragonez and Alicante Bouschet, while the 2017 technical sheet highlights Aragonez at 40% as part of the blend.

Product Highlights

Full Product Description

Bacalhôa Quinta do Carmo Reserva Tinto 2017 is a premium Portuguese red wine from Alentejo, produced by Bacalhôa Vinhos de Portugal. This Reserva expression is made from selected red grape varieties grown at Quinta do Carmo, with the producer listing Aragonez and Alicante Bouschet for Quinta do Carmo Reserva Red. The 2017 technical sheet also highlights the importance of Alicante Bouschet and notes Aragonez at 40%, so the exact final blend should be confirmed from your supplier sheet or bottle label before publishing.

The wine shows a deep ruby to garnet colour and offers aromas of ripe black fruit, plum, blackberry, red fruits, spice, vanilla, chocolate, and oak. On the palate, it is dry, rich, and structured, with concentrated fruit, smooth tannins, balanced acidity, and a long refined finish. Compared with the regular Quinta do Carmo Tinto, the Reserva style is better suited for customers looking for more depth, structure, and a more premium Alentejo red wine experience.

This is a strong choice for customers looking for a mature Portuguese red that pairs well with rich meat dishes and hearty meals. Serve it with steak, roast lamb, grilled beef, beef stew, BBQ meats, roast pork, smoked meats, mushroom dishes, charcuterie, aged cheese, and classic Portuguese or Mediterranean-style dinners.

Tasting Notes

Color: Deep ruby red with garnet reflections
Aroma: Ripe black fruit, plum, blackberry, red fruits, spice, vanilla, chocolate, oak notes
Palate: Rich, dry, structured, and smooth, with concentrated dark fruit, balanced acidity, oak complexity, and polished tannins
Finish: Long, elegant, lightly spicy, fruit-driven, and refined

Food Pairing

Best enjoyed with:

Steak
Roast lamb
Lamb chops
Grilled beef
Beef stew
BBQ meats
Roast pork
Smoked meats
Charcuterie
Mushroom dishes
Roast chicken
Tomato-based pasta
Hard cheese
Aged cheese
Portuguese-style dinners
Mediterranean dishes

Serving Suggestion

Serve at around 16°C–18°C. Open 30–45 minutes before drinking, or decant gently if preferred, to let the ripe black fruit, plum, spice, vanilla, chocolate, and oak notes become more expressive.