About this product
Portugal's benchmark Touriga Nacional — from old-vine Pellada estate parcels on granitic soils at 550m altitude. Fermented in lagares (stone troughs), aged 18 months in French barriques (25% new). Dense ruby; intense violet, dark cherry, graphite, cedar, and a granitic mineral backbone that sets Dão apart from warmer Portuguese regions. Firm tannins; needs 8 years, age-worthy for 25+.
Pairing intelligence
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Portugal's great classic pairing — Touriga Nacional's dark fruit and graphite depth cuts through the suckling pig's rich crackling fat; orange brings freshness that the wine mirrors in its own acidity.
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The definitive Dão regional pairing — chanfana (black pottery-cooked goat in red wine) is the traditional dish of the Serra da Estrela; Touriga Nacional's structure and dark fruit aligns perfectly.
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The supreme Portuguese cheese-and-wine pairing — Serra da Estrela's buttery, creamy, sheepsmilk character requires Touriga's tannic structure to balance; walnuts add depth that bridges.
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