Nectar is a fortified produced by Taylors in Porto, Douro, Portugal. Made from Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca and Tempranillo. Cellarion's sommeliers have reviewed the drink window of 1 vintage; members see when it is ready. Track this wine and manage your cellar with Cellarion — the free, open-source wine app at cellarion.app.
Type: Fortified
Appellation: Porto
Region: Douro
Country: Portugal
Grapes: Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tempranillo
Tasting profile (AI-generated)
Structure: full-bodied, medium tannin, medium acidity, sweet
Nectar is Taylor's white-style entry into richly sweet, full-bodied territory, though labeled simply as a lush ruby-leaning fortified wine built for indulgence. Expect concentrated dark fruit, chocolate, and caramelized sweetness with the warming grip of brandy spirit and soft, ripe tannins. It's a generous, dessert-friendly pour meant to be enjoyed slowly, often on its own or with something sweet or salty to contrast it.
When to drink
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Where it comes from
Douro, Portugal
Douro runs along the dramatic, terraced valley of the Douro River in northern Portugal and is the birthplace of Port, one of the world's classic fortified wines.
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.
Touriga Franca
Touriga Franca is a red grape from the Douro Valley of northern Portugal, one of the most widely planted varieties in the region and a cornerstone of both Port and increasingly ambitious dry reds.
Tempranillo
Tempranillo is a red grape and the backbone of Spanish fine wine, most famously in Rioja and Ribera del Duero, where it produces the country's most age-worthy reds.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Nectar from?
Nectar is produced by Taylors in Porto, Douro, Portugal.
What grapes are in Nectar?
Nectar is a blend of Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca and Tempranillo.