2017 Touriga Nacional, Case of 6

Touriga Nacional
Alcohol: 14.3%
Bottle size: 750ml
Regular price
$2,100.00
Member Price
$1,680.00
$2,100.00
Tax included.
Standard / Case of 6: $2,100.00

Produced in Portalegre to the north east of the Alentejo on the granite foothills of the São Mamede mountains. The combination of cool, high altitude grapes and granite soils combine to give wines of great finesse with structure, intense aromas and freshness.

 

"Deep purplish crimson – looks younger than its years. The oak has settled down to reveal pure, dark fruit, savoury and peppery not sweet-smelling and just a touch of the variety's floral character. Dark and rocky like the soils it comes from. Definite tannins are 
smoothed enough to enjoy now but should still offer quite a few more years in bottle. Very good harmony and the lack of obvious fruit sweetness enhances the moderate acidity. Generous, rich, deep in fruit on the palate, a bit of heat at the back of the throat at room temperature but this disappears if you drink this a bit cooler. Oak is present but fully integrated. Long finish." Julia Harding for Jancis Robinson 16.5+ points.

Flavour

Smooth, creamy, well balanced palate, long and flavoursome, seamless layers of fruit, oak and tannin.

Aroma

Mature dark berry fruit aromas of blueberries and blackcurrants with a touch of anis and some floral spice.

Ageing process

Destemmed, gentle crushing, fermentation in small 4 ton stainless steel tanks with regular pump overs and delestage, temperatures 23-25 °C. 12 months ageing in new and used 500L French oak barrels.