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Touriga Nacional
Touriga Nacional is a robust, thick-skinned and quite high-yielding variety. Mainly found in Portugal's Douro Valley, this variety has been grown there since the 19th century and is regularly used in the production of port. Thought to be the best of the port grapes, fortified wine is also derived from this variety in Australia.
There are also significant plantings in South Africa, where it is usually used to produce hefty varietal table wines that are a speciality of the country (and are frequently spelt 'Tinta Barocca').
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- Origin
- Portugal
- Douro Valley
A wine of dark colour, resembling ripe cherries, with aromas of red and black fruit with a hint of florality. In the mouth, it reveals the characteris... Read More -
- Origin
- Portugal
- Dao
Aromas of raspberry and cassis fill the nose, with a touch of spice also detectable. The palate is medium to full-bodied with rich fruity character, s... Read More -
- Origin
- Portugal
- Tejo
A strong summer fruit character with abundance of raspberries and strawberries. This is supported by some floral notes and a touch of spice as the mou... Read More -
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- Origin
- Portugal
- Douro
Dark red in colour with fresh fruit character, a slight mineral character gives it great drinkability. Read More -
- Origin
- Portugal
- Douro
An exquisite 1998 Colheita with aromas of dried fruit on the nose, yet fresh notes of red fruit and cherries dominating the palate. Elegant and comple... Read More -
- Origin
- Portugal
- Douro
Thish wonderful 30 year old tawny from Kopke has an attractive nose of dried fruits and soft vanilla spice. smooth on the palate with caramel and pean... Read More -
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- Portugal
- Douro
Rich yet surprisingly mellow. This 20 year old tawny from the oldest Port house shows complex aromas of raisin, vanill and a quite pronounced oak infl... Read More -
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- Portugal
- Douro
An excellent and complex 10 Year Old Tawny with aromas of spices followed by elegant notes of honey, wood and dried fruit. Read More -
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- Portugal
- Douro
An excellent and complex 10 Year Old Tawny (Half bottle) with aromas of spices followed by elegant notes of honey, wood and dried fruit. Read More -
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- Portugal
- Douro
Brick red in colour and displaying dried fruit flavour with nutty subtleties. Read More -
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- Portugal
- Douro
Aged for about 8 years, this has bags of tawny character. The fruit is tempered by hints of nuts that are typical with this most underrated style of P... Read More -
- Origin
- Portugal
- Douro
Ageing in wood for an average of ten years makes this port mellow and elegant with rich aromas and mature fruit. Read More -
- Origin
- Portugal
- Douro
The age shows well here; rich and long with delicate notes of spices mingling with the luscious fruit. Read More -
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- Origin
- Portugal
- Douro
Immensely fruited with a balanced concentration of flavours. Niepoort Late Bottled Vintage ports just go from strength to strength. Read More -
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- Portugal
- Douro
A nose full of blackberry and plum which sits fantastically alongside silky tannin and a mellow character. The finish long and well suited to the rang... Read More -
- Origin
- Portugal
- Douro
Immensely fruited with a balanced concentration of flavours. Niepoort Late Bottled Vintage ports just go from strength to strength. Read More -
- Origin
- Portugal
Almost black in colour with dark cherry fruit, quite like sweet plums, with some wet earth and leafy notes. Quite full bodied with good tannins and a ... Read More -
- Origin
- Portugal
Purple black colour. It is characteristically dense on the nose with and woodland fruit and scents of violet and rose petals. The palate is sinewy wit... Read More -
- Origin
- Portugal
Inky black in colour with concentrated blackcurrant and blackberry aromas. There are also notes of coffee and hints of wild herbs and mint. Jammy frui... Read More -
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- Origin
- Portugal
The fragrant nose of violets and layers of rich blackberry fruit on the palate make it irresistible for broaching young, although the wine will age fo... Read More
Key Regions
Portugal (the Douro Valley), South Africa and Australia.
Climate Suitability
It is ideally suited to the higher, north-facing vineyards in the Douro Valley. It is able to withstand drought and cool weather, due to its thick skin.
Colour and Flavours
This is one of those varieties which is able to make really concentrated and tannic yet smooth wines. It is greatly valued for its ability to produce wines that have sweet and fruity aromas.
