COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Touriga Nacional, Cabernet Sauvignon
PRODUCER
Casa Santos Lima
REGION
Lisboa
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Cigarra Gran Passo Touriga Nacional Cabernet Sauvignon is a red wine from the Vinho Regional Lisboa region of Portugal, produced by the family-owned Casa Santos Lima. This wine is a blend of 50% Touriga Nacional and 50% Cabernet Sauvignon. The vineyards are situated in a rolling landscape north of Lisbon, influenced by Atlantic breezes and grown in clay and limestone soils. Casa Santos Lima is a multi-generational family business known for its commitment to modernizing winemaking and its focus on quality and export markets. The Cigarra brand has achieved notable success, particularly in Sweden.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€10
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Cigarra is a popular brand in Sweden's state-run liquor stores.
Fact 02
Casa Santos Lima has been recognized as 'Best Portuguese Producer'.
Fact 03
The blend features equal parts Touriga Nacional and Cabernet Sauvignon.
Fact 04
The winery emphasizes a strong quality-price ratio.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Cigarra Gran Passo begins with destemming the grapes, followed by a 24-hour prefermentative maceration at low temperatures. Fermentation occurs in stainless steel vats, with temperatures not exceeding 28°C. A prolonged maceration period of 15 days follows fermentation. The wine then undergoes 8 months of aging in French and American oak barrels. The producer, Casa Santos Lima, is a family-owned winery with a history of modernization and a focus on quality-price ratio.
