Description
This is certainly one of the most famous Portuguese red grape varieties, it is the queen of Portuguese reds, Touriga Nacional is the grape symbol of the land for the great poets Luis de Camões and Fernando Pessoa in their poems. Its first references in history stand from 200 years ago. It has its origin in Dão, but its cultivation has gained importance throughout the national territory, reaching the Alentejo which can be a challenge for this variety.
A warm Vidigueira conditions its development and motivates some variability from harvest to harvest, for these reasons this variety, as a varietal wine, is only produced in years of excellence. After arriving at the winery, ferments in stainless steel vats and then ages in French oak barrels.
Temperature – 17ºC
Gastronomy – Goatling in the oven, Chanfana (tipical portuguese dish), meat stews.
