Cartuxa is a fascinating winery located in the Évora region of Alentejo in South Central Portugal. The vineyards were first planted way back in 1517 by the Jesuits and, since that time, the monastery and vineyards have stood the test of time. The last private owner Vasco Maria Eugénio, who was childless, created a charitable foundation to which he bequeathed the estate (now operating across 1050 hectares) and all the winery’s trademarks so that all the profits from the winery go directly into supporting a university, hospital, social housing and other welfare institutions. The foundation which is 60+ years old, still operates on a non-profit basis, and has been instrumental in keeping the community in the area blessed with social and cultural institutions. Their social work has been lauded far and wide.
deVine and Boutique Wines are pleased to present Gilmer Grattan, North America and European Export Manager on Saturday, Sep 14@7pm as she leads us through a tasting of the Cartuxa wines – some of the most respected wines in the Alentejo region. Advanced registration is required, we hope to see you Saturday, Sep 14th.