Touriga Nacional

Technical Specification

Winery

AdegaMãe

Country
Portugal
Region
Vinho Regional Lisboa
Vineyard Location
Ventosa, Torres Vedras, Portugal Slightly sloping vineyard
Climate
Atlantic
Soil
Limestone
Type
Red
Vintage
2013
Varieties
Touriga Nacional
Winemaking
Manual harvest into 18kg boxes. Completely destemmed. Prefermentation maceration for 2 days. Fermentation under controlled temperature for 15 days. Post-fermentation maceration period of 10 days. 10 months ageing in new French oak barrels.
Tasting Notes
Deep ruby color. Floral aroma combining notes of violet and ripe fruit. Fine body, with both weight and structure. Rich and voluminous, its tannins lead to a long and persistent finish.
Food Pairing
Best paired with roasts and cheese.
Remarks
Keep the bottle lying at a temperature of 60ºF. Serve at 60ºF
Alcohol Content
14.5% Vol
Total Acidity
4.98g/l
Production
3,000 bottles
Winemaker
Diogo Lopes