Lisbon | Portugal Deliciously soft and mouth-filling, with layer upon layer of juicy cherry fruit underpinned by subtle tannins. Hints of chocolate and oak complement the ripe fruit. About the Producer Casa Santos Lima is a family owned company present in the regions of Lisboa, Algarve and Alentejo, Vinho Verde and Douro. This way and from around 400 hectares of vineyards, it produces wines known for their excellent quality/price ratio and exports around 90% of its total production to close to 50 countries in all 5 continents. Warm lands and a continental climate of mediterranean influence, provide ideal conditions for growing excellent quality grapes. Clay and limestone soils. Fermentation in 26,500l vats, temperature control at 26. ºC – 28. º C. Skin contact maceration and (submerged) cap for 10 days. Ageing Partial ageing in 250 litres barrels of American and French oak. Food Pairing Serves well with red meat, stews, lamb, pork and game meat.
