Casa Santos Lima
Barricas Tinto Red Blend
Lisboa, Portugal
Another solid vintage of this four grape (30% Touriga Franca, 30% Trincadeira, 25% Syrah, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon) Red. I like the fact that the blend includes both native Portuguese grapes and a few French varietals. Aromas of Ripe red fruit, plums and baking spices. Red berry, dark chocolate and vanilla flavors. Only 4 months in oak barriques, so tannins are light and bright fruit shows through. Touch of tartness on the long finish. Well balanced and nicely structured.
Another solid vintage of this four grape (30% Touriga Franca, 30% Trincadeira, 25% Syrah, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon) Red. I like the fact that the blend includes both native Portuguese grapes and a few French varietals. Aromas of Ripe red fruit, plums and baking spices. Red berry, dark chocolate and vanilla flavors. Only 4 months in oak barriques, so tannins are light and bright fruit shows through. Touch of tartness on the long finish. Well balanced and nicely structured.
Sep 12th, 2020