Touriga Nacional

**Touriga Nacional** is a red grape widely regarded as Portugal's finest, native to the Dão and Douro regions and a cornerstone of both Port and premium dry reds. **In the glass** — intensely coloured and aromatic, offering blackberry, violet, bergamot and a floral, almost perfumed lift. It brings firm tannins, good acidity and a full, concentrated body, giving wines real power and grip. **Where it grows** — in the steep, schist terraces of the Douro it is central to fortified Port and increasingly to structured table wines, while the Dão produces a more elegant, aromatic style. Naturally low-yielding, it is now planted in small amounts in Australia, South Africa and elsewhere. **At the table** — excellent with roast game, duck and rich meat dishes. **Cellaring** — its structure and depth make it very age-worthy, with the best dry and fortified wines lasting many years.

Wines

Frequently asked questions

What are the characteristics of Touriga Nacional?

violets, bergamot, dark berries, structured.

How long does Touriga Nacional age?

Exceptional — vintage Port ages half a century

What wines are made from Touriga Nacional?

10 Year Old Tawny Port, 10 Year Old Tawny Port, 10 Years Old Aged Tawny Porto, 10 Years Old Tawny Port, Altano Rewilding Edition Douro Tinto and more.