COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Touriga Nacional, Syrah, Negra Mole
PRODUCER
Casa Santos Lima
REGION
Algarve
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Low
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Castelo de Tavira Tinto is a red wine from the Algarve region of Portugal, produced by the family-owned Casa Santos Lima. This wine represents a modern winemaking effort in the historic Tavira sub-region, where the producer has invested significantly in vineyard development and wine tourism. The blend features Touriga Nacional, Syrah, and Negra Mole, grown in clay and limestone soils under a Mediterranean climate with maritime influence. Casa Santos Lima, a fifth-generation company relaunched in 1990, is known for its large-scale production and export focus, emphasizing quality-to-price ratio. The wine has received accolades, including a 90-point score from Wine Enthusiast for the 2021 vintage and a Gold Medal for the 2022 vintage at the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€13
STYLE
Classic
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Casa Santos Lima has invested in a wine tourism center, AL-LAGAR, in a restored 19th-century wine press.
Fact 02
The producer exports about 90% of its production to over 60 countries.
Fact 03
The vineyards are located near the historic city of Tavira.
Fact 04
The blend includes the indigenous Portuguese grape Negra Mole.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Castelo de Tavira Tinto begins with destemming the grapes, followed by a pre-fermentative maceration at low temperatures for 48 hours to enhance color and aroma extraction. Alcoholic fermentation occurs in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats for 12 days, keeping the temperature below 27°C. Following fermentation, the wine is partially aged for 10 months in French and American oak barrels, contributing to its structure and complexity. The wine is produced in the Algarve region of Portugal by Casa Santos Lima.
