Quinta da Pellada Quinta de Saes Touriga Nacional 2016 (750ml) Dark Chocolate

Quinta da Pellada Quinta de Saes Touriga Nacional 2016 (750ml) Dark ChocolateThe Do is home to the finest plantings of Touriga Naional in Portugal. The microclimate that protects it from the extreme heat of the eastern winds and the overly wet conditions to the north and west provides a cool, temperate setting for Touriga to showcase its hallmark rose petal aromatics and soft fruit. Aged in neutral oak, this is a pure, unadulterated expression of Do Touriga.

good wood and an assortment of spices combining into a tuned symphony with the aromas to “vinagrinho”

” the goal remains even more so

leading to a bracing finish

And it’s been aged for 11 months in French oak

and crushed rock

At the end of alcoholic fermentation

Its bright natural acidity is juicy and thirst-quenching

luxurious 2006 (10%)

The 2023 harvst had ideal conditions of moderate temperatures and ample sunshine

The result of blending these diverse varietals and regions yields wines of extraordinary concentration of flavor

Charred oak and some herbal characters adding complexity

Aromas of grapefruit and yellow melon