This wine is an open log fire in a ski hut with a warm fruit tart on a sheepskin rug: cozy, luxurious and a little bit dangerous. It’s a rich burst of red berries from four opinionated grapes with deep tannins (from a few days of 100% stem fermentation) all softened and smoothed by a year in French oak. Enjoy alone…or with someone special.
What The Sommelier Says
Surprisingly clear and open ruby colour. The nose shows up bright and fresh and markedly mineral, with wild fruits, spices a hint of balsamic reduction. On the palate it is direct and bold, hints of plum and chocolate with a well-defined acidity and finesse.
Ribeiro Santo is the flagship brand of Carlos Lucas’s Magnum Vinhos, founded in 2011 and located in Oliveira do Conde between the Mondego and Dão rivers. Lucas has more than 35 years’ experience in winemaking, creating innovative award-winning wines with an ever-expanding portfolio. In 2008 he was awarded “Best Winemaker” by the magazine Revista dos Vinhos, and in 2014, Magnum Vinhos, with its sustainable growth strategy and respect for the land, was awarded “The Best Farmer” by the Ministry of Agriculture.
About The Winemakers
Ribeiro Santo is the flagship brand of Carlos Lucas’s Magnum Vinhos, founded in 2011 and located in Oliveira do Conde between the Mondego and Dão rivers. Lucas has more than 35 years’ experience in winemaking, creating innovative award-winning wines with an ever-expanding portfolio. In 2008 he was awarded “Best Winemaker” by the magazine Revista dos Vinhos, and in 2014, Magnum Vinhos, with its sustainable growth strategy and respect for the land, was awarded “The Best Farmer” by the Ministry of Agriculture.
Region: Dão
Region: Dão
The Dão region, in the center of Portugal, is known for elegant, complex and full-bodied wines, with exceptional acidity and aging potential. The region’s vineyards are planted on granite hillsides, and the soil is predominantly sandy and well-drained.
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