Fortissimo Tinto

Vintage 2020
by Casa Santos Lima
Varietal Alicante Henri Bouschet
Color red
Region igp Alentejano,Alentejano
Country Portugal
Medal Score
24.0
8 competition medals

Tasting Notes

Aromas
ripe blackberryblack plumcracked peppercedardark cocoaviolet
Palate

Full-bodied with velvety yet firm tannins and bright acidity, offering a plush, almost chewy texture.

Finish

Long and persistent, leaving layers of dark fruit, graphite and a touch of warm spice.

Food Pairings
  • • grilled black-olive-rubbed rib-eye
  • • smoked paprika lamb shoulder
  • • aged Manchego with quince paste
  • • braised short ribs in red wine
  • • charcoal-grilled portobello burgers
Serving Temp
16-18°C
Drink Window
Now through 2032

Tasting notes synthesized from this wine's competition results, varietal, region, and vintage profile.

Competition Medals

Gold Asia Wine Trophy 2022
Gold Sakura Women's Wine Awards 2022
Gold Mundus Vini Spring Tasting 2022
Gold Sélections Mondiales des Vins Canada 2021
Silver Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2022
Silver Concurso Cidades do Vinho 2021
Silver London Wine Competition 2021
Silver Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2021

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