Casa Santos Lima
Palaios Superior
2019
$26.50
5 case(s) available
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.