Quinta dos Vales Touriga Nacional Algarve DOC

Algarve Wine Region, Portugal

Touriga Nacional from Algarve's Mediterranean limestone at sea-level altitude; the national variety in its southernmost serious expression. Deep and rich: blackberry, violet, blueberry, and dark chocolate with Algarve's characteristic warmth. 14 months in French oak. Shows Touriga Nacional can be as compelling in the Algarve as in the Dão or Douro.

Pairing intelligence

• main: The signature Algarve dish with Algarve red; Touriga's dark fruit and structure bridge the briny clams and spiced sausage
• main: Regional BBQ tradition with regional wine; Touriga Nacional's structure is the natural match for charcoal-grilled meat
• main: Southern Portuguese pork with southern Portuguese Touriga; fig bridges wine's dark berry while medronho adds local character