La Isla Bonavita (Tinto)!

Casa Santos Lima 'Bonavita' Tinto is a popular, budget-friendly Portuguese red wine from the Lisboa region, known for its fruity profile with notes of cherry, plum, and berries, often with hints of spice or oak from aging. It's a blend of grapes like Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Castelao, and Syrah, making it a smooth, easy-drinking wine that pairs well with grilled meats, pasta, and barbecue. Key characteristics     •    Origin: Vinho Regional Lisboa, Portugal     •    Grapes: A blend, commonly including Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz (Tempranillo), Castelao, and Syrah     •    Flavor profile: Ripe red and dark fruits (cherry, plum, fig, blackcurrant), with some vintages showing chocolate, liquorice, or spice notes from oak aging     •    Style: Full-bodied, smooth, and fruity, with good acidity     •    Aging: Often aged for a short period (e.g., 6 months) in American oak barrels     •    Food pairings: Excellent with roasted red meats, barbecue, pizza, pasta, and cheese     •    Value: Considered a great value for its price point We paired this wine with classic steak and eggs Portuguese style (meaning with rice and potatoes-French fries for us) and it was an excellent plan.😁This wine was less than 6 CHF/bottle… was better when decanted… and checked off all our boxes for what we look for in a wine and food pairing. Great material to chat about.🍷Cheers,B & D🍷💜