Palaios Superior 2019

Casa Santos Lima

Palaios Superior
2019

$26.50

* Retail price including taxes and service fees if applicable

5 case(s) available

Service fees
$ 3.90
Product code
15280842
Format
12 x 750ml
Listing type
Private import
Status
Available
Type of product
Still wine
Licensee price
$23.05
Country
Portugal
Regulated designation
Vinho regional
Region
Alentejo
Appellation
Alentejo
Varietal(s)
Alicante Bouschet 100 %
Alcohol percentage
14.5%
Colour
Red
Sugar
Semi-dry
Closure type
Cork
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

Pre-fermentation maceration at low temperature for 24 hours. Alcoholic fermentation took place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, not exceeding 27ºC, for 12 days. Six months of partial aging in oak barrels. Intense, full-bodied wine. With exuberant notes of wild fruit and spices, this wine is a perfect match for dishes and has excellent aging potential.

Production notes

The grapes, previously destemmed, underwent a prefermentative maceration at low temperatures for 24 hours. The alcoholic fermentation was carried out in stainless steel vats with temperature control, not exceeding 27ºC, for 12 days. Six months of partial ageing in oak barrels.

Tasting notes

From the best selection of Alicante Bouschet grapes, this wine partially aged for six months in oak barrels. Dense in colour, this is an intense, full-bodied wine that offers a unique Alentejo wine experience. With exuberant notes of wild fruits and spices, this wine combines perfectly with food and has an excellent ageing capacity.