Quinta de Sant’Ana, Touriga Nacional, Lisboa, Portugal 2018
{organic} 100% Touriga Nacional
DENSE BLACK PLUM, FIG-LIKE PERFUME & WISPY HERBS, ELEGANTLY FIRM STRUCTURE
Touriga Nacional, associated more with northern Portugal’s Douro and Dao than with southerly regions like Lisboa, is undisputedly a national treasure. While significantly less famous than France’s Cabernet Sauvignon or Italy’s Nebbiolo, this too seldom-sung nobleman of the red grape royal court is conducive to exceptionally elegant, structured, imposing wines that linger lengthily on our palates and in our memories.
Serving Suggestion: Roast duck w/ port reduction & shallots. Risotto w/ diced figs & hazelnut.
