Vineyards in Oeiras, used for the production of Carcavelos, standing proud against the urban sprawl
The undulating 20-mile stretch between Lisbon and Cascais – known as Estoril Coast (after the coastal town of the same name) and dubbed ‘the Portuguese Riviera’ – is fêted for having 18 sandy beaches and one of Europe’s highest concentration of world-class surf.
However, during the 18th and 19th centuries, Cascais, Carvavelos and Oeiras, three of the coastline’s then rural villages, were mostly celebrated for the latter’s eponymous fortified wine.
When production peaked in the late 18th century, Carcavelos was shipped to England – with pride of place at Christie’s auctions – Brazil and the USA and, more controversially, sold to Douro producers for blending with Port.
Sarah Ahmed’s notes and scores for an exclusive selection of Carcavelos wines…
Source : https://www.decanter.com.master.public.keystone-prod-eks-euw1.futureplc.engineering/premium/carcavelos-salt-lined-sweetness-from-the-portuguese-riviera-543912/
