| Producer | Quinta dos Pesos |
| Country | Portugal |
| Varietal | Other |
| Vintage | 1996 |
| Sku | 02638 |
| Size | 500ml |
| ABV | 20.00% |
Just west of Lisbon, Carcavelos is a fortified sweet wine that once rivaled Port and Madeira for fame (if never for market share - it's the smallest wine region in Portugal). Today, just one producer remains. Quinta dos Pesos ceased operations when the owner died in 2005 and a family dispute trapped his remaining barrels in the old cellar in legal limbo. The owner of US importer Haus Alpenz discovered the remaining casks in 2018 and selected this and a few others for bottling - the final bottles ever to bear the name. A field blend of white (Arinto, Gallego Dourado, Ratinho, Rabo do Ovelha) and red grapes (João Santarem, Espadeiro Tinto) aged in cask until bottling a few years ago.
The wine is terrific, somewhere between a 20 year Tawny Port and a zesty Verdelho Madeira in style. Burnt orange and lemon peel, toasted nuts, and a hint of caramel show on the nose and palate. A very firm, not quite searing, acidity propels the flavors through a long, resonant, finish. At once sweet and mouthwatering, this will be lovely with a sweet/savory dish like she-crab soup or with nuts and cheese before or after dinner. Once open, keep cool and enjoy over 4-5 months.
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