These flagship wines reflect the tradition and famed quality of the first people to make wine at Cartua; Carthusian monks who in 1598 established the Santa Maria Scala Coeli Monastery. The red wines are made from grape varieties that are most common in the Alentejeno region: Trincadeira, Aragonez, Alfrocheiro, Periquita, Moreto and Tinta Caiada, and are aged in oak barrels. They are full-bodied, combining the complex aromas of their grape varieties whit elegant structure and lingering complex flavours. Cartuxa red has an inviting nose with hints of cherry and spice. A silky texture and unique complexity, with smooth tannins and a somewhat bitter finish.