Villa Oeiras Carcavelos (Portugal)

Villa Oeiras is a wonderful new producer making old wines. The old estate of the Marquis de Pombal is now under the ownership of the local authority, and they are investing in their heritage to revitalise the vineyard areas and the almost-forgotten style of wine that is Carcavelos.

A great alternative to white port!  Lots of fruit – sweet orange and dried stone fruits with a hazelnut and almond nuttiness provided by 7 years of ageing.  This is definitely a sweet dessert wine but is well balanced with caramel and biscuit notes.

Pair with a board of hard cheeses, walnuts and dark chocolate. Oof!

This wine is non-vintage.