Touriga Nacional (Portugal)
Touriga Nacional is a Portuguese red wine grape.
Typical Flavors
 Black Cherry |
 Blueberry |
 Blackberry |
 Plum |
 Herbs |
 Spices |
 Pepper |
 Mint |
Oak Added Flavors:
 Vanilla |
 Toast |
 Chocolate |
 Leather |
Dark Berries, Black Fruit, and Plum are typical Touriga Nacional flavors.
Herbs. Spices. Mint. Warm aftertaste. Chocolate. Mocha.
Profile
Touriga Nacional wines are full-bodied with deep fruit flavors, soft tannins, and good acidity:
| BODY | Full | ||
| TANNINS | Medium Plus | ||
| FRUIT | Medium - High | ||
| ACIDITY | Medium - High | ||
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Food Pairing
 Tapas |
 Stew |
 Mushroom |
 Hamburger |
 Chicken |
 Duck |
 Rabbit |
 Pork |
 Lamb |
 Veal |
 Wild Boar |
 Venison |
Touriga Nacional pairs best with Gilled, Braised, or Roasted Meat.
Pairing Suggestions
Excellent Pairing:
Beef Stew. Mushrooms.
Barbeque. Hamburger. Meatloaf.
Grilled Beef. Grilled Lamb. Grilled Chicken.
Caça (Game). Veado (Venison).
Javali (Wild Boar). Coelho (Rabbit).
Cheese:
Strong Cheese. Smoked Cheese.
Portuguese Specialities:
Cabrito Assado (Roasted Goat).
Bacalao com Natas (Bacalao with Potatoes).
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The Ideal Glass
The Bordeaux glass is perfect for medium to full bodied red wines.
It is taller than other red wine glasses, and has a slimmer bowl.
The large size of the glass allows the fruit bouquet to develop. It smooths out rough edges, plays down tannins, and allows the wines to achieve balance.
The slimmer bowl sends the wine directly to the back of the mouth for maximum taste.
About Touriga Nacional
Touriga Nacional is considered to be Portugal's finest red wine grape.
The small, dark grape plays an important part in the production of Port Wine, but is also used for red wine production in Douro and Dão.
Touriga Nacional gives body to wine, high tannins, and strong flavors of black fruit.