1997 Quinta dos Pesos, Carcavelos, Casa Manoel Boullosa

Casa Manoel Boullosa’s Quinta dos Pesos remains a vital conservator of the Carcavelos DOC, adhering to the tradition of co-fermenting indigenous white and red varieties in stone lagares before an extensive oxidative maturation in neutral wood. The estate's vineyards occupy the calcareous clay soils of the Estoril coast, where persistent Atlantic winds maintain the high-toned, saline acidity necessary to balance the weight of the fortification. The 1997 growing season was defined by a concentrated ripening period that maximized dry extract, providing a dense, glycerol-weighted mid-palate and significant architectural depth. This structural intensity is framed by a fine-grained, phenolic texture and an integrated fortification that emphasizes savory, oxidative complexity over primary sweetness. The resulting wine highlights a technical focus on tension and mineral persistence, culminating in a dry, savory finish that reflects the maritime climate of coastal Lisbon.