Casa Santos Lima
Casa Santos Lima Colossal Reserva
2015
$46.00
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
Reserva 2019 (14.2% vol., 8 g/L residual sugar), ideal for consumption between 2023 and 2025, pairs well with roast meats, spicy stews and mature cheeses; Rated 90 points by James Suckling and Natalie MacLean
Production notes
The Syrah, Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz and Alicante Bouschet grape varieties undergo a 24-hour cold maceration, fermentation in steel at ≤28°C, followed by 15 days of cuvée and 8 months of aging in French and American oak barrels.
Tasting notes
Intense ruby color. Concentrated aromas of ripe red fruits (plums, blackberries), flowers, and spices with a toasted undertone. On the palate, it is full-bodied and flavorful, with soft tannins, balanced acidity, and a long, spicy finish.