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Vinha do Fava Touriga Nacional 2015

Vinho Regional Península de Setúbal

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  • Gold, AWC International Wine Challenge- Vienna, 2017
  • Gold, Berliner Wein Trophy, 2017
  • 91pts, Blindtasted.com, 2017
  • Gold, China Wine & Spirits Awards (CWSA), 2017
  • Silver, Concours Mondial De Bruxelles, 2017
  • Commended, International Wine Challenge, 2017
  • Gold, International Wine Contest Bucharest, 2017
  • Gold, Portugal Wine Trophy, 2017
  • Gold, Selezione Del Sindaco, 2017

Portugal’s Touriga Nacional grape is key to prized ports, but also makes gorgeous, fruit-rich table wines. The Freitas family planted it 10 years ago and this debut wine has won Gold. 61 Golds for the estate in 10 years – quality is second to none.

Portugal’s Touriga Nacional grape is key to prized ports, but also makes gorgeous, fruit-rich table wines. The Freitas family planted it 10 years ago and this debut wine has won Gold. 61 Golds for the estate in 10 years – quality is second to none.

Beyond the Label

Tasting notes

Immense flavour and richness with firm yet velvety texture

Aroma

Spiced bramble, cassis, plum and blackcurrant aromas

Vinha do Fava Touriga Nacional 2015

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  • 14.0% ABV
  • 10.5 Units
  • 750.00 ml
  • 31 December, 2020

The word ‘Nacional’ is reserved for treasures that fly the flag for Portugal. Touriga Nacional certainly does that. Ten years ago the Freitas family planted the grape on their acclaimed Fava vineyard. In 2015 it produced a wine so special that it’s been bottled under the vineyard name for the first time ever. It has won a Gold too – making 61 Golds in 10 years for this fine family estate. Dating back to 1920, Casa Ermelinda Freitas is run by fourth generation Leonor Freitas, who has been awarded a ‘Comendadora’ (equivalent to a Dame) for her services to Portuguese wine. Her daughter Joana follows in her footsteps. Aged in barrel, this rich red is packed with spicy berry, herb and mineral character. A top match with slow cooked beef or lamb.

"Spiced brambly fruits, vibrant cassis and black plums are at the core of its sumptuous mouthful" Sam Wylie Harris
Belfast Telegraph
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