A “blanc de blanc méthode champenoise” DOC Alentejo sparkling brut Reserva was first produced from the white grape Arinto by the Eugénio de Almeida Foundation in 2008. It further reinforced the Cartuxa range of wines. Fermented in French oak barrels with lees aging and stirring for six months. Second fermentation in the bottle by the classic “méthode champenoise” followed by another 6 year of lees aging and stirring. Producer: Fundação Eugénio de Almeida Region: Alentejo Country: Portugal Wine Style: Sparkling Brut White Wine Bottle: 750ml Alcohol content: 13%