2022, Pago de Carraovejas, Alma Carraovejas

How it tastes Black cherry, ripe plum and blueberry layered with violet, cedar, vanilla and subtle graphite spice. Full-bodied and silky with dense dark fruit, fine-grained tannins and a mineral, balsamic finish. All tasting notes and recommendations are provided as guidance only and may vary by vintage and personal preference. The producer Founded in 1987 on the slopes above Penafiel Castle, Pago de Carraovejas is part of the Alma Carraovejas group. The estate's limestone-rich vineyards and precision viticulture yield concentrated, pure-fruited wines that combine power with poise. Alma Carraovejas is Tempranillo-led with small portions of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, matured in a mix of French and American oak. Food and drinking Good with red meat, lamb, game and pasta. Ready now, and will hold for a few years yet. Serve at 16–18°C.