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Casa Santos Lima Touriga Nacional Lisboa Tinto

Vinum Lector Staff — Wed, 27 Aug 2025 06:25:41 +0000

Casa Santos Lima was created to ensure the continuous development of Santos Lima’s wine producing activity created several generations ago. This activity was first started by Joaquim Santos Lima, who, by the turn of 19th century, was already a great producer and exporter of Portuguese wines. Still a family owned company, today is present in the regions of Lisboa, Algarve, Alentejo, Vinho Verde and Douro. Coming from vineyards grown on smooth sun-kissed slopes, of clay and limestone soils with evident traces of marine fossils, this wine was produced exclusively from Touriga Nacional grapes and shows the excellent characteristics of the variety offering an excellent concentration in colour and aromatic intensity. For more info, visit Casa Santos Lima website. VARIETALS 100% Touriga Nacional VINTAGE 2022 Download Tasting Note

Colinas De Lisboa Reserva Lisboa Tinto

Vinum Lector Staff — Tue, 26 Aug 2025 19:41:00 +0000

Casa Santos Lima was created to ensure the continuous development of Santos Lima’s wine producing activity created several generations ago. This activity was first started by Joaquim Santos Lima, who, by the turn of 19th century, was already a great producer and exporter of Portuguese wines. Still a family owned company, today is present in the regions of Lisboa, Algarve, Alentejo, Vinho Verde and Douro. This wine was made quite close to Lisboa, in a place where the vineyards sprawl through smooth hills also offering unique landscapes. With an excellent colour and aromatic exuberance, this is a wine with notes of red ripe fruits and spices, having been partially aged inoak barrels. With a good body and firm tannins, it finishes long and balanced. For more info, visit Casa Santos Lima website. VARIETALS Cabernet Sauvignon, Castelão and Touriga Nacional VINTAGE 2023 Download Tasting Note

Great Legend Of Portugal Lisboa Tinto

Vinum Lector Staff — Tue, 26 Aug 2025 19:06:21 +0000

Casa Santos Lima was created to ensure the continuous development of Santos Lima’s wine producing activity created several generations ago. This activity was first started by Joaquim Santos Lima, who, by the turn of 19th century, was already a great producer and exporter of Portuguese wines. Still a family owned company, today is present in the regions of Lisboa, Algarve, Alentejo, Vinho Verde and Douro. This wine, which commemorates the 500th anniversary of Vasco da Gama, pays tribute to the Portuguese navigator's historic milestone, connecting with new peoples and cultures from around the world, sharing new knowledge and traditions. For more info, visit Casa Santos Lima website. VARIETALS Castelão, Trincadeira, Camarate and Touriga Nacional VINTAGE 2021 Download Tasting Note

Porrais Signature Douro Tinto DOC

Vinum Lector Staff — Thu, 22 May 2025 10:20:16 +0000

TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 13.5%
Total Acidity 5.1gl
pH 3.73

APPEARANCE
Deep ruby red.

NOSE
This wine has excellent aromatic intensity with hints of ripe red fruit and spices.

PALATE
In the mouth reveals excellent structure and elegance, again with notes of ripe red fruits combined with oak notes.

AGEING
The wine aged in French oak casks for a period of 9 months.

PAIRING
Great for meat, cheese and pasta dishes.

RATINGS

3.8

Colossal Reserva Tinto Vinho Regional Lisboa

Vinum Lector Staff — Thu, 22 May 2025 09:54:13 +0000

TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 14%

APPEARANCE
Intense ruby colour.

NOSE
Extremely rich aromas with predominance of red ripe frutis and some floral notes, well integrated with notes of spices coming from the ageing in French and American oak.

PALATE
In the mouth it shows great complexity with notes of plums and blackberries. The finish is rich and elegant.

AGEING
The wine aged for 8 months in French and American oak barrels.

PAIRING
Colossal Reserva goes perfectly with game, barbecue and roasted vegetables

RATINGS

3.9

Rabo de Gala Tinto Vinho Regional Lisboa Kosher

Vinum Lector Staff — Thu, 22 May 2025 08:07:45 +0000

Casa Santos Lima was created to ensure the continuous development of Santos Lima’s wine producing activity created several generations ago. This activity was first started by Joaquim Santos Lima, who, by the turn of 19th century, was already a great producer and exporter of Portuguese wines. Still a family owned company, today is present in the regions of Lisboa, Algarve, Alentejo, Vinho Verde and Douro. The vines, planted with native Portuguese grapes, are located in the classified region of Lisbon (Lisboa). The mild climate of this region, the influence of the sea breeze and the clay-limestone soils have allowed the produciotn of this pleasant wine. Certified KOSHER FOR PASSOVER. For more info, visit Casa Santos Lima website. VARIETALS Castelão, Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz and Trincadeira VINTAGE 2023 Download Tasting Note

Território Vinho Regional Lisboa

Vinum Lector Staff — Thu, 22 May 2025 07:05:24 +0000

TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 13%

APPEARANCE
Deep ruby red colour.

NOSE
This wine has pleasant aromas of ripe black and red fruits.

PALATE
In the mouth it is very fruity and smooth, with concentrated aromas of red fruits, well combined with smooth tannins, oak notes and balanced acidity. Spicy and liquorice flavours dominate at the end.

AGEING
Partial ageing in oak barrels for 4 months.

PAIRING
Dishes with an intense flavor and strong seasonings, containing ingredients such as cheese, onion, garlic, mustard or pepper.

RATINGS

4.1

Socalcos de Murça Douro Tinto

Vinum Lector Staff — Wed, 30 Oct 2024 05:38:21 +0000

Quinta de Porrais is located in the area of the Douro Demarcated Region, recognized for having defined the world's first organization model for a wine region and for the quality of its wines. In partnership with Ferreira family, Casa Santos Lima has been a partner of Quinta de Porrais since 2011 and responsible for the production and commercialization of the wines of this historic place. Situated at an altitude of around 600 metres, winding terraces, the centuries-old vines planted here have excellent exposure to the sun. Made of this region's traditionally grapes this wine shows great aromatic intensity and Douro's character. For more info, visit Quinta do Porres website. VARIETALS Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional, Tinta Barroca and Sousão VINTAGE 2021 Download Tasting Note

Galodoro Lisboa Vinho Tinto

Vinum Lector Staff — Sat, 26 Oct 2024 07:38:47 +0000

Sociedade Agrícola Quinta do Conde is a family owned business located in Alenquer, north of Lisbon. The Santos Lima family, to whom these vineyards belong for many generations has been dedicated since the turn of the 19th century, to wine production and export business. In 2005, the company started bottling and selling its first wines. Since then, the portfolio has increased, having currently more than 25 different brands. This wine is produced from selected grapes of regional varieties, through traditional fermentation techniques having aged in oak. The result is a smooth and fruity wine, well balanced and with a nice aftertaste. For more info, visit Quinta do Conde website. VARIETALS Castelão, Tinta Roriz, Touriga Nacional and Cabernet Sauvignon VINTAGE 2021 Download Tasting Note

Quid Pro Quo Alentejano Vinho Tinto

Vinum Lector Staff — Fri, 25 Oct 2024 13:51:33 +0000

Casa Santos Lima was created to ensure the continuous development of Santos Lima’s wine producing activity created several generations ago. This activity was first started by Joaquim Santos Lima, who, by the turn of 19th century, was already a great producer and exporter of Portuguese wines. Still a family owned company, today is present in the regions of Lisboa, Algarve, Alentejo, Vinho Verde and Douro. The basis for the first-class and wonderfully powerful cuvée Quid Pro Quo Vinho Tinto from Casa Santos Lima are Alfrocheiro, Tempranillo and Touriga Nacional grapes. For more info, visit Casa Santos Lima website. VARIETALS Alfrocheiro, Tempranillo, Touriga Nacional VINTAGE 2021 Download Tasting Note