Quinta dos Carvalhais Touriga Nacional
A vibrant Red wine with intense black fruit, violet notes, and a spicy, elegant finish
Quinta dos Carvalhais Touriga Nacional Dão, Portugal is a superb Red still dry wine crafted from 100% Touriga Nacional grapes. This elegant wine undergoes 12 months of ageing in a combination of new and used French oak barrels, imparting a subtle complexity. It presents intense aromas of ripe blackberry and black cherry, complemented by floral and herbal notes. On the palate, it is balanced with smooth tannins and refreshing acidity, revealing complex flavours of ripe blackberry, plum, and forest floor. This vegan and vegetarian-friendly wine pairs beautifully with roasted lamb or mature cheeses.
75.0CL , 13.0% ABV , Vintage: 2021
Vinification
Touriga Nacional from three different plots was hand harvested plot by plot into 20kg crates. Upon arrival at the winery, the grapes were destemmed and gently crushed into stainless-steel tanks. Fermentation took about 10 days at an average temperature of around 27°C. The Touriga Nacional from one particular plot underwent a post-fermentation maceration for a further eight days. The wine was then aged for 12 months in a combination of used and new 225-litre French oak barrels sourced from a selection of coopers, before the final blend was assembled and the wine was lightly fined, filtered and bottled.
Flavour profile
This elegant Red wine, crafted from Touriga Nacional, offers intense aromas of ripe blackberry and black cherry, beautifully complemented by floral and herbal notes. The palate is balanced with smooth tannins and refreshing acidity, revealing complex flavours of ripe blackberry, plum, and forest floor, with spicy nuances from oak ageing.
Serving recommendation
Serve at 16-18°C. Decanting for 30 minutes before serving is recommended.