Pêra-Manca Tinto is a flagship red wine produced by Cartuxa in the Alentejo region of Portugal and is widely regarded as one of the country’s most prestigious wines. It is made primarily from the traditional Portuguese grape varieties Aragonez (Tempranillo) and Trincadeira, sourced from carefully selected vineyards around Évora.
The wine is produced only in exceptional vintages, when the quality of the harvest meets the strict standards required for the Pêra-Manca label. After fermentation, it typically ages for about 18 months in oak barrels, followed by additional bottle aging before release.
Pêra-Manca Tinto is known for its deep ruby color and complex aromatic profile, featuring notes of ripe dark fruits, plum, spices, tobacco, and subtle oak nuances. On the palate it is full-bodied and structured, with refined tannins and a long, persistent finish.
Thanks to its balance and concentration, the wine has excellent aging potential, often developing greater complexity over many years in the bottle.
Producer
Cartuxa is a Portuguese wine producer based in the Alentejo region, closely associated with the Fundação Eugénio de Almeida, a foundation that manages the vineyards and winery near the historic city of Évora. The name Cartuxa derives from the nearby Santa Maria Scala Coeli Carthusian monastery, founded in the 16th century, which has long been part of the cultural and historical identity of the area.
Wine production takes place at Adega Cartuxa, located on the Quinta de Valbom estate, where grapes from surrounding vineyards are vinified and aged. The vineyards are planted on typical Alentejo soils and benefit from the region’s warm climate, which is well suited to varieties such as Aragonez, Trincadeira, Alicante Bouschet, Antão Vaz, Roupeiro, and Arinto.
The portfolio includes several wine ranges, notably EA, Cartuxa, Scala Coeli, and Pêra-Manca, the latter widely regarded as one of Portugal’s most prestigious wines. In addition to wine, the estate also produces extra virgin olive oil from its groves.
Revenue generated by these activities supports the cultural, educational, and social initiatives developed by the Fundação Eugénio de Almeida in the Alentejo region.