Casa Santos Lima Vale Perdido

A Portuguese red wine that blows the competition away. And especially at this price, you certainly can't go wrong with Casa Santos Lima Vale Perdido. Surprisingly intense and powerful, without being too heavy. Juicy and fruity; plenty of ripe red fruit. But also with a subtle hint of oak, which gives the wine that little something extra. Sufficient tannin on the finish ensures you won't easily forget Casa Santos Lima Vale Perdido.

A red wine from Portugal

Portuguese wines are a bit of a neglected child in Europe. The top three are always Spain, Italy, and France, and others struggle to break into the top three. Fortunately, Portugal has begun to make waves with its wines. They were always known for their Port wines. But when Portugal joined the European Union in 1986 (and the accompanying agricultural subsidies), Portuguese winemakers took action. Over the past 35 years, they've worked incredibly hard to catch up, resulting in an ever-increasing number of excellent Portuguese wines.

Portuguese wines from Casa Santos Lima

One of Portugal's most impressive wineries is Casa Santos Lima. With a wide range of products, a rich selection of local grape varieties, and a vast vine acreage, they have the right credentials to be a pioneer in Portuguese wines. Although the winery was founded by Joaquim Santos Lima at the end of the nineteenth century, it wasn't until the third and fourth generations in the 1990s that Casa Santos Lima became a pioneer in Portuguese wines.

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A striking feature of the vineyards in Portugal, and therefore also at Casa Santos Lima, is the presence of local grape varieties. No international all-rounders like Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, and Merlot are available in Portugal. They remain true to themselves, and that is also the strength of Casa Santos Lima. For example, Casa Santos Lima Vale Perdido uses Castelão, Tinta Miúda, Touriga Nacional, and Tinta Roriz. You might recognize the latter two from their use in port. Because the winemaker perfectly blends these four indigenous grape varieties, Casa Santos Lima Vale Perdido has become a true classic for the family.