Porrais Signature Douro Tinto

Key characteristics:

Porrais Signature Douro Tinto is an exceptional red wine crafted by Casa Santos Lima, showcasing the unique character of Portugal’s historic Douro Valley. This wine reflects the structure and distinct mineral texture derived from the region’s schist soils and ancient vines, many over 100 years old, planted at an altitude of around 600 meters with excellent sun exposure.

Tasting Notes:

• Variety: Sousão, Tinta Barroca, Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional
• Appearance: Deep ruby red
• Aroma: This wine has excellent aromatic intensity with hints of ripe red fruit and spices.
• Taste: In the mouth reveals excellent structure and elegance, again with notes of ripe red fruits combined with oak notes.
• Region: Hailing from the Douro Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage site and the world’s first legally demarcated wine region established in 1756, this wine benefits from a unique terroir characterized by dramatic terraced vineyards, rugged landscapes, diverse microclimates, and predominantly schist soils that impart a distinct minerality.
• Pairing: Great for meat, cheese and pasta dishes.

Overall impression:

This Douro Tinto is a testament to the region’s ability to produce high-quality, non-fortified red wines, offering depth, character, and significant aging potential. It presents a harmonious balance of fruit, spice, and elegant structure, inviting a memorable tasting experience.

Extra notes:

• Casa Santos Lima, a family-owned company for over four generations, is one of Portugal’s most awarded wineries, recognized for its excellent quality-to-price ratio and having received over 1000 medals in prestigious national and international competitions in the last five years.
• The wine undergoes a meticulous aging process in French oak casks for a period of nine months, contributing to its refined complexity and integration of flavors.