Vinha do Fava Touriga Nacional 2017
Vinho Regional Península de Setúbal
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Portugal’s Touriga Nacional grape is key to prized ports, but also makes gorgeous, fruit-rich wines. The Freitas family decided to plant it around the start of the century, and are reaping rich rewards as you’ll taste in this dark, four-Golds red.
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Wine Details
- Red - Full Bodied
Portugal- Deep Purple
- Touriga Nacional
- 10.875 Units
- 14.5% ABV
- 31 December 2022
Flavour Profile
Tasting notes
Immense flavour and richness with firm yet velvety texture
Allergy information
Contains Sulphites
The Story Behind the Bottle
The word ‘Nacional’ is reserved for treasures that fly the flag for Portugal. Touriga Nacional certainly does that. In 2005, the Freitas family planted the grape on their acclaimed Fava vineyard. In 2015 it produced a wine so good that it was bottled under the vineyard name for the first time ever, taking Gold on its maiden release. Another well deserved prize for this 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.
The word ‘Nacional’ is reserved for treasures that fly the flag for Portugal. Touriga Nacional certainly does that. In 2005, the Freitas family planted the grape on their acclaimed Fava vineyard. In 2015 it produced a wine so good that it was bottled under the vineyard name for the first time ever, taking Gold on its maiden release. Another well deserved prize for this 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.
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