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Touriga Nacional

Written by Madeline Puckette

 

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An increasingly important red from Portugal that was originally used in Port wines and is now featured in single varietal wines and red blends from the Douro Valley.

Primary Flavors

  • Blueberry
  • Violet
  • Plum
  • Mint
  • Wet Slate

Taste Profile

Dry
Full Body
High Tannins
Medium-high Acidity
Over 15% ABV

Handling


  • SERVE
    60–68°F / 15-20°C

  • GLASS TYPE
    Oversized

  • DECANT
    1 Hour

  • CELLAR
    10+ Years

Food Pairing

Touriga Nacional’s elegant floral fruit aromas and massive tannins will make you yearn for thick cut steaks topped with compound butter or blue cheese.

Written byMadeline Puckette

James Beard Award-winning author and Wine Communicator of the Year. I co-founded Wine Folly to help people learn about wine. @WineFolly

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