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The logo identifies wines such as Cartuxa, Scala Coeli and the legendary Pêra-Manca
All of the Foundation wines are based on the excellence of its fruit
Over 400 hectares of land under vines, closely monitored and replanted.
Major grape varieties indigenous to the Alentejo are used for white wines, such as Roupeiro, Antão Vaz and Arinto. Red wines are produced from the best-known indigenous varieties, like Trincadeira, Aragonês and Castelão
Each plot of vineyard is treated and tended individually throughout the year according to age, grape variety and soil structure, and always with a view to the wine the fruit is destined for
Harvesting begins between midnight and one a.m. when the grapes have cooled and released much of the radiation absorbed during the day.
The grapes are then speedily transported to the winery in small containers, to decrease the risk of oxidation
The harvest dates differ for each grape variety, depending on their maturation time and technical requirements to optimise production.
The wines take their name from the Carthusian monks, who since 1598 have lived a life of solitude and prayer in the Monastery of Santa Maria Scala Coeli..
Scala Coeli (Latin for "stairway to Heaven”), takes its name from Cartuxa Monastery, a site where Carthusian monks live in silence and prayer.
The label Eugénio de Almeida Foundation reserves for its most exceptional wines. Red wines are produced from Trincadeira and Aragonez grape varieties.
Adega Cartuxa – The old cellars at Quinta de Valbom are nowadays used to age the wines produced by the Eugénio de Almeida Foundation.
The success of its winemaking venture enables the Foundation to fund its charitable activities in the region
In 1759, the Jesuits were expelled from Portugal by Prime Minister Pombal, and the Valbom Estate was taken over by the State. In 1776 it was equipped with a wine press which quickly gained importance in the region.
The old equipment is disused now but was truly innovative in its day.There are still such museum pieces as clay pots (amphoras) for fermenting red wines, concrete fermentation vats and cement tanks for fermenting white wines.
The bottling line is fully automated and has an output of some four million bottles per year. These are red, rose and white wines of brands, Vinea, EA, Foral de Évora, Cartuxa, Scala Coeli and the legendary Pêra-Manca.
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Vineyard Spot: Evora, Portugal
Planted vine: 400 ha
Website: Cartuxa
One of our favorite wines from this producer:Cartuxa Reserve
Interesting fact: In the mid-20th century the then heir, decided to restore the monastery and return it to the Order of Saint Bruno. In 1960 the Carthusian Monks returned to the monastery at the invitation of the Foundation’s creator, who completely rebuilt and restored the building.