Espiga Reserva 2019

Casa Santos Lima

Espiga Reserva
2019

Country
Portugal
Regulated designation
Vinho regional
Region
Lisboa
Varietal(s)
Castelao 25 %
Tinta Roriz 25 %
Touriga Nacional 25 %
Syrah 25 %
Alcohol percentage
13%
Colour
Red
Sugar
Dry
Producer's website

About this winery

Casa Santos Lima is a family business dedicated to the production, bottling and sale of Portuguese wines. The company is present in the regions of Lisbon, Algarve, Alentejo, Vinho Verde and Douro. Its wines are known for their excellent quality/price ratio and about 90% of its total production is exported to more than 50 countries.

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Product notes

Food wine, perfect with a juicy sirloin steak with roasted potatoes, a generous portion of Bolognese pasta or duck confit.

Production notes

Harvest took place as early as the end of August until mid October to maximise the maturity of each grape varietals: Castelão, Tinta Roriz, Touriga Nacional and Syrah. Pressing after total destemming. Fermentation in vats of 26.500 litres with programmable pumping over system and temperature control to 28. º C - 30. º C. Maceration in contact with skins and (submerged) cap for 28 days. Partial ageing in oak barrels.

Tasting notes

Dark coloured wine, with intense black and red fruit aromas and some chocolate and oak notes. It is a structured, fruity and extremely rich wine , with smooth and fine tannins and a balanced acidity. Long and pleasant aftertaste.