Description
Bright, refreshing, and easy-drinking, the Casa Santos Lima ‘Lab’ Branco, Vinho Verde, Portugal offers a crisp white wine experience ideal for warm days and casual gatherings. Crafted from select grapes grown in clay-limestone soils in the Vinho Regional Lisboa region, this citrine-colored white combines floral charm with tropical fruit aromas, delivering freshness and vibrancy in every sip.
Product Details:
- Type: Still White Wine
- Appellation: Vinho Regional Lisboa, Portugal
- Varietal Composition: Proprietary blend
- Alcohol: 12.5% ABV
- Soil: Clay and limestone
- Fermentation: Temperature-controlled stainless steel fermentation (16–18°C)
- Vinification: Gentle pressing after full destemming; only free-run juice used
Sensory :
The ‘Lab’ Branco opens with delicate floral aromas and subtle tropical fruit notes, creating a bright and inviting bouquet. On the palate, it’s well-balanced, showcasing a lively, fruity core paired with crisp acidity that lends a clean, invigorating finish. Light-bodied and energetic, it delivers easygoing pleasure from start to finish.
Winemaker’s Background:
Casa Santos Lima is a family-run winery based in Alenquer, just north of Lisbon. Now in its fifth generation, the estate oversees extensive vineyard holdings across Portugal’s key wine regions, including Lisbon, Douro, Algarve, Alentejo, and Vinho Verde. Known for delivering exceptional value and quality across a wide-ranging portfolio, Casa Santos Lima is one of the country’s top exporters and its most decorated producers in national and international competitions. Their mission remains rooted in tradition, innovation, and a steadfast commitment to excellence.
Serving Suggestions:
Serve well-chilled at 8–10°C (46–50°F) in a white wine glass. This wine pairs wonderfully with light salads, grilled vegetables, seafood tapas, or creamy goat cheese. Ideal for sunny picnics, beach days, or as an aperitif before dinner.
Approachable, expressive, and refreshingly zesty, the Casa Santos Lima ‘Lab’ Branco is a delightful Portuguese white that delivers serious charm in an easygoing style.
