The color is open, typical of this French grape variety. The nose offers a light, elegant combination of dark fruit and herbs, while the palate reveals a silky, light, and elegant character featuring wild berries, soft tannins, and a lively finish.
Food pairing
Roast chicken, turkey, guinea fowl, or quail. Duck breast works well too—especially with a cherry or red fruit sauce—as the fruit notes in the wine complement it beautifully. Fatty fish—such as grilled or pan-fried salmon, tuna, or trout—is one of the few instances where red wine and fish truly pair well, precisely because of the low tannin levels. Mushrooms are perhaps the best match of all; mushroom risotto, a mushroom tart, or sautéed wild mushrooms enhance the wine's earthy qualities.
Charcuterie and pâté are excellent choices, as are soft cheeses like Brie, Camembert, young Comté, or a mild goat cheese. It also pairs wonderfully with vegetarian dishes featuring lentils, beetroot, roasted vegetables, or a light tomato sauce.
The color is open, typical of this French grape variety. The nose offers a light, elegant combination of dark fruit and herbs, while the palate reveals a silky, light, and elegant character featuring wild berries, soft tannins, and a lively finish.
Food pairing
Roast chicken, turkey, guinea fowl, or quail. Duck breast works well too—especially with a cherry or red fruit sauce—as the fruit notes in the wine complement it beautifully. Fatty fish—such as grilled or pan-fried salmon, tuna, or trout—is one of the few instances where red wine and fish truly pair well, precisely because of the low tannin levels. Mushrooms are perhaps the best match of all; mushroom risotto, a mushroom tart, or sautéed wild mushrooms enhance the wine's earthy qualities.
Charcuterie and pâté are excellent choices, as are soft cheeses like Brie, Camembert, young Comté, or a mild goat cheese. It also pairs wonderfully with vegetarian dishes featuring lentils, beetroot, roasted vegetables, or a light tomato sauce.
Grapes: 100 % Pinot Noir
The grapes are vinified in open *lagares* using spontaneous fermentation at controlled temperatures of up to 28°C for 6 to 7 days. The wine is then aged for 12 months in stainless steel tanks. The climate is Mediterranean with Atlantic influences, and the soil consists of calcareous clay—a combination well-suited to Pinot Noir, which requires freshness and limestone to maintain its elegance.
Casa de Saima is based in Sangalhos; the winemaker is Paulo Nunes, and the producer is Graça Maria da Silva Miranda. The vineyards are cultivated sustainably in accordance with the Portuguese Sativa certification. Casa de Saima is a small, traditional estate with a strong reputation in Portugal, particularly for its Baga wines.
Alcohol content
13%
Store & Serve
Serve at 16-18°C
Critics & Awards
18/20 - Grandes Escolhas - Dégusté en juin 2024
A beautiful Pinot Noir from a more experimental line by Casa de Saima. It features aromas of wild and black fruits, cherry and sour cherry jam, flint, and wine-soaked wood, leading to a fresh, elegant, and long palate with perfect texture. It paired wonderfully with charcoal-grilled pork strips and french fries.
