Casa Santos Lima Touriga Nacional Lisboa Tinto

Key characteristics:

Casa Santos Lima Touriga Nacional Lisboa Tinto is a captivating expression of Portugal’s most esteemed red grape, Touriga Nacional, crafted by one of the country’s most awarded wineries, Casa Santos Lima. This wine showcases the exceptional characteristics of its varietal with an excellent concentration in color and aromatic intensity, rooted in the unique clay and limestone soils of the Lisboa region.

Tasting Notes:

• Variety: 100% Touriga Nacional
• Appearance: Intense ruby red color.
• Aroma: Notes of flowers and chocolate combine perfectly with the oak, complemented by hints of ripe black and red fruits, violet, and delicate spices.
• Taste: This full-bodied wine offers a complex palate of juicy plums and dark berry fruit, with elegant and persistent tannins that provide excellent structure. While ready to drink now, its inherent qualities suggest it will become even more interesting with age, finishing with nuances of spice and liquorice.
• Region: Lisboa, Portugal, specifically from vineyards in Alenquer, approximately 40 km north of Lisbon. The terroir features sun-kissed slopes of clay and limestone soils, often with marine fossil traces, benefiting from the Atlantic’s moderating influence that ensures cool, fresh nights.
• Pairing: It is a gastronomically versatile wine, pairing exceptionally well with sausages, cheeses, and cured meats. It also complements salads, pasta, pizzas, and a range of grilled, oven-baked, or stewed meats.

Overall impression:

This Touriga Nacional delivers a powerful yet elegant experience, characterized by its profound depth of flavor and robust structure. It is a harmonious wine that balances immediate drinking pleasure with promising aging potential.

Extra notes:

• Casa Santos Lima has been recognized as “Best Portuguese Producer” by prestigious competitions such as Mundus Vini and Berliner Wein Trophy.
• The wine benefits from 9 months of aging in French and American oak barrels, contributing to its complexity and rounded tannins.