{"product_id":"villa-oeiras-carcavelos-tinto-10-year-old","title":"Villa Oeiras Carcavelos Tinto 10 Year Old","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVilla Oeiras Carcavelos Tinto 10 Year Old\u003c\/strong\u003e is a fortified red wine from Carcavelos, Portugal's smallest appellation, just west of Lisbon along the Tagus estuary — and the first Carcavelos Tinto ever imported into the United States. A terrific alternative to Tawny Port, it is made from Castelao and Trincadeira grown in small, calcareous seaside vineyards, fermented with native yeasts, and aged for a decade in barrel beneath the former palace of the Marquis de Pombal. Order this 500mL rarity online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 500mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fortified red wine, Carcavelos DOC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 Year Old, aged in Nacional (Portuguese) and French oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrapes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Castelao, Trincadeira\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carcavelos, Portugal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Last House of Carcavelos\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Villa%20Oeiras\"\u003eVilla Oeiras\u003c\/a\u003e is the sole remaining producer of Carcavelos, born of a partnership between Portugal's Ministry of Agriculture and the municipality of Oeiras in 1983. Its 12.5 hectares at the Casal da Manteiga — the former stables of the Marquis de Pombal, planted on calcareous soils just 200 meters from the Tagus estuary — comprise nearly half of the entire appellation, with vines derived from the original Pombal cuttings tracing back more than three centuries. The wines age in the palatial cellars of the Marquis de Pombal under winemakers Tiago Correira, Pedro Sa, and Alexandre Lisboa. Carcavelos itself is one of Portugal's four traditional vinhos generosos, demarcated in 1908 and once gifted by King Jose I to the court of Beijing in 1752; today it ranks among the rarest wines in the world. Browse more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fortified-wine\"\u003efortified wines\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/wine\"\u003ewines\u003c\/a\u003e at Del Mesa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLithe and vibrant for a fortified wine, with bright, juicy acidity carrying notes of caramelized barley sugar, cocoa powder, cola, roasted nuts, and baking spices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe a 2-3 oz pour at cellar temperature, lightly chilled. Enjoy it on its own after dinner, with cured meats and cheeses, or alongside desserts like creme caramel. Once opened, it keeps well for 2-3 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Carcavelos wine?\u003c\/strong\u003e Carcavelos is a fortified wine (vinho generoso) from Portugal's smallest appellation, west of Lisbon. Production nearly vanished in the late 20th century; Villa Oeiras is its only remaining producer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Carcavelos Tinto like Port?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is a close cousin in style — a barrel-aged, oxidative fortified wine — and makes a terrific alternative to Tawny Port, with a lighter frame and brighter acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does Villa Oeiras Tinto keep after opening?\u003c\/strong\u003e Stored properly, an opened bottle keeps well for 2-3 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover one of the rarest wines in Portugal — order Villa Oeiras Carcavelos Tinto online from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Villa Oeiras","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67673481576491,"sku":"DM17215L","price":31.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/files\/villa-oeiras-tinto.jpg?v=1790884612","url":"https:\/\/www.delmesaliquor.com\/products\/villa-oeiras-carcavelos-tinto-10-year-old","provider":"Del Mesa Liquor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}