Casa Santos Lima

Reserva Confidencial Red Blend

8.91017 ratings
8.915 pro ratings
Lisboa, Portugal
Red Blend
Game, Baking Spices, Duck, Goose, Potato, Chili & Hot Spicy, White Rice, Exotic Spices, Pasta, Herbs, Beans & Peas, Onion, Chicken, Pork, Venison, Salami & Prosciutto, Pungent Cheese, Soft Cheese, Mushrooms, Tomato-Based, Turkey, Veal, Hard Cheese
Top Notes For
Anthony Pro

For what it is... and for the price. It’s enjoyable.

For what it is... and for the price. It’s enjoyable.

Aug 3rd, 2020
Riccardo L.

The kind of bottle you open after you’ve already opened 4 good ones.

The kind of bottle you open after you’ve already opened 4 good ones.

Aug 3rd, 2020
Gregory Fulchiero

Juicy red and black fruits on this - jammy fruit comes off with less booze than expected. Would pair with just about anything. @Tōst

Juicy red and black fruits on this - jammy fruit comes off with less booze than expected. Would pair with just about anything. @Tōst

Aug 28th, 2019
MaJ CappS

Lilacs and petals and such, a lovely, yet structured nose.

Soft, elegant mouthfeel, vanilla bean, strawberry, jolly rancher.- esque like flavours,though stop short of being overly cloying. An easy sipper, a crowd pleaser, and the perfect cleanser for a porch session of IPA drinking.

Lilacs and petals and such, a lovely, yet structured nose.

Soft, elegant mouthfeel, vanilla bean, strawberry, jolly rancher.- esque like flavours,though stop short of being overly cloying. An easy sipper, a crowd pleaser, and the perfect cleanser for a porch session of IPA drinking.

4 people found it helpfulMay 20th, 2018
Brian Ager

Blackberry jam with a touch of chocolate and smoked hickory made this a tasty wine. Medium bodied, with balanced acidity and surprisingly potent tannins. Flavor did seem to fade after being open 1hr+ so don't overdo it with the decanting. Robust tannins helped it paired nicely with rosemary garlic butter strip streaks and homemade mashed potatoes. Once again, Portugal over performs for the price! ($8) [10/21/17]

Blackberry jam with a touch of chocolate and smoked hickory made this a tasty wine. Medium bodied, with balanced acidity and surprisingly potent tannins. Flavor did seem to fade after being open 1hr+ so don't overdo it with the decanting. Robust tannins helped it paired nicely with rosemary garlic butter strip streaks and homemade mashed potatoes. Once again, Portugal over performs for the price! ($8) [10/21/17]

3 people found it helpfulOct 21st, 2017
Jean

Very smooth. Liked it. Robust fruity. Bought at wegman

Very smooth. Liked it. Robust fruity. Bought at wegman

2 people found it helpfulNov 3rd, 2015
Jace Frenzy

Really interesting. Tart fruits up front mixed with loads of earth, toast, woods, chocolate, cinnamon, and smoke. Tannins are present every step of the way. Certainly a unique blend for the money. Would drink it when I am craving something different.

Really interesting. Tart fruits up front mixed with loads of earth, toast, woods, chocolate, cinnamon, and smoke. Tannins are present every step of the way. Certainly a unique blend for the money. Would drink it when I am craving something different.

2 people found it helpfulFeb 19th, 2015
Bryan Calandrelli

Regional Editor New York Cork Report

9.0

Dripping red fruits, plush tannins, exceptional value

Dripping red fruits, plush tannins, exceptional value

2 people found it helpfulDec 12th, 2014
Jerome Ordona

Excellent value. Fruit forward

Excellent value. Fruit forward

1 person found it helpfulApr 16th, 2020
Virginia Crossley

Great drinkable red. Dry but not too tannic.

Great drinkable red. Dry but not too tannic.

1 person found it helpfulFeb 9th, 2019