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Portuga 2018

Vinho Regional Lisboa

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  • Silver, China Wine & Spirits Awards (CWSA), 2020

According to Wine Spectator Portugal is “the most exciting wine place on the planet” and with delicious reds like this, it's hard to argue. It's made at the grand Casa Santos Lima estate and is velvety textured with luscious black fruit and spice.

According to Wine Spectator Portugal is “the most exciting wine place on the planet” and with delicious reds like this, it's hard to argue. It's made at the grand Casa Santos Lima estate and is velvety textured with luscious black fruit and spice.

Beyond the Label

Tasting notes

Velvety with ripe blackberry and plum, finishing long and spicy

Aroma

Smoky blackberry, plum and damson, with herby spice

Allergy information

Contains sulphites

Portuga 2018

More information

  • 13.0% ABV
  • 9.75 Units
  • 750.00 ml
  • 7 August, 2024
  • Vegan

Portuga is made by Casa Santos Lima, a grand Portuguese estate in the Lisboa region, just north of the capitol. João Santos Lima founded it in the 19th century and it has been in the same family for three generations. Diogo Sepúlveda is the winemaker today. He has worked vintages all across the world, including Bordeaux's prestigious Pomerol and California's Napa Valley. He is a talented winemaker, who relaxes in his spare time by wrestling bulls. Portuga is a rich, velvety blend of traditional native varieties Castelão and Touriga Franca, with Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah, aged gently in oak. Delicious either served on its own, with rich pork dishes, or tangy tomato pasta. It's an ideal wine for a barbecue too or with mature hard cheeses.

"Star red from Portugal – fabulous ripe fruit richness and spice in just the right measure" Jehan Sacaze
Buyer for Portugal
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