Fortissimo 2019

Name: Fortissimo
Brand: Laithwaites Wine
SKU: 3960019
Rating: 4.2038 (265 reviews)

Vinho Regional Alentejano

We love the rich, weighty, big on fruit and spice reds that the great Casa Santos Lima estate makes. And judging by reviews, customers do too. Here's an exciting new release – Syrah, Touriga, Petit Verdot and Alicante blended and barrel aged.

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Wine Details

Red - Full Bodied
Portugal
Deep Purple Crimson
Touriga Nacional-based blend
10.875 Units
Vegan
14.5% ABV
Vegetarian
15 July 2025

Flavour Profile

Tasting notes

Rich, weighty, full bodied with ripe black fruit and spice

Aroma

Ripe blackberry, cassis, spice and vanilla

Allergy information

Contains Sulphites

The Wine

Casa Santos Lima is a fifth generation estate that has led the way in Portugal since its foundation in the 19th century. Today, they are one of the most exciting in the country, winning easily 50 Golds a year. Winemaker there since 2013 is Diogo Sepulveda, who was one of the best students at university, then showed his talent in some of the world's finest cellars – in Pomerol, the Napa and the Barossa Valley. In 2016 he was awarded Best Young Winemaker at the prestigious W Awards. Fortissimo is a new release, a rare blend of native and international varieties that critic Robert Parker marks out for praise. Syrah, Touriga Nacional, Petit Verdot and Alicante, all barrel aged, the wine is rich, spicy and velvet smooth, with rounded tannins.

Casa Santos Lima is a fifth generation estate that has led the way in Portugal s...