Toriga National 2012

This red wine is made from carefully hand-harvested grapes of the indigenous Touriga Nacional variety from the Dão region. After manual grape selection and destemming, a pre-fermentation maceration in stainless steel tanks and large wooden vats was carried out for about 20 days at controlled temperature. The wine then underwent malolactic fermentation in French oak barrels and matured for 18 months to enhance structure and complexity. 

It presents a dark concentrated purplish-garnet colour. On the nose, expect elegant aromas of ripe plums, blackberries and subtle citrus-bergamot hints, complemented by fine balsamic wood. On the palate the texture is dense yet refined, with silky tannins delivering depth and elegance, culminating in a long, polished finish. 

Origin
Dão, Portugal. 

Alcohol Content
14.4% vol. 

Ingredients
Grapes of Touriga Nacional variety. Contains sulfites. 

Serving Suggestions
Serve at 16-18 °C. Pairs beautifully with grilled or roasted red meats, game dishes, rich stews and mature cheeses.

Storage
Store bottles horizontally in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and temperature fluctuations. This wine has excellent ageing potential and may evolve positively in bottle over many years.

Net Volume
750 ml (standard bottle).

Shelf Life
See the label; this vintage has cellaring potential well beyond its current age.

Nutritional Value (per 100 ml)
Average values for red wine.