COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
N/A
GRAPE
Touriga Nacional, Syrah, Alicante Bouschet, Petit Verdot, Castelão, Cabernet Sauvignon
PRODUCER
Casa Santos Lima
REGION
Alentejo
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Monte das Promessas is a red wine from Casa Santos Lima, a family winery with a history spanning four generations. Produced in the Alentejo or Lisboa regions of Portugal, it is a blend of grape varieties including Touriga Nacional, Syrah, Alicante Bouschet, and Petit Verdot, with other bottlings potentially including Castelão and Cabernet Sauvignon. The vineyards are located on gentle slopes benefiting from Atlantic influence and good sun exposure. Casa Santos Lima, founded by Joaquim Santos Lima, has been modernized by subsequent generations, focusing on vineyard replanting and updated production facilities. This wine represents a commitment to quality and value, showcasing the potential of Portuguese terroir and diverse grape varietals.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€2
STYLE
Classic
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-16°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The blend includes both traditional Portuguese grapes like Touriga Nacional and Castelão, alongside international varieties such as Syrah and Petit Verdot.
Fact 02
Despite its quality, this wine is often available at a remarkably affordable price point.
Fact 03
The producer, Casa Santos Lima, has a history dating back to the late 19th century.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Monte das Promessas begins with destemming the grapes, followed by a 24-hour pre-fermentative maceration at low temperatures. Alcoholic fermentation occurs in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats for approximately 12 days, with skin contact maceration lasting for 28 days to enhance color and structure. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for 3 to 4 months in French and American oak barriques. Harvests are conducted from late August to mid-September using both mechanical and manual methods.
