Casa Santos Lima, "Monte das Promessas", Tinto, Lisboa - 2018

Name: Casa Santos Lima, "Monte das Promessas", Tinto, Lisboa
Brand: Monte das Promessas
SKU: 46663
Price: 10.96 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

Item # 46663 750mL

Due north of Lisbon lies Alenquer, which has been home to Casa Santos Lima since the earl 20th Century. Monte das Promessas is a small parcel on the estate, planted to Castelão, Syrah, Touriga Franca and Cabernet Sauvignon. This fruit-froward, medium-bodied dry red is supple and refreshing. Pair with steak and eggs.

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Color

Red

Vintage

2018

Country

Portugal

Region

Lisbon

Producer

Monte das Promessas

Grape Variety

Castelao

Cabernet Sauvignon

Syrah

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Glossary

Syrah

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Cabernet Sauvignon

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Portugal

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