Quinta da Fonte do Ouro Touriga Nacional 2019 Dão Red Wine 75cl

Produced by Boas Quintas, at Quinta da Fonte do Ouro, in Nelas, this wine originates from the granitic soils of the Dão region and a high-altitude climate that favors freshness, elegance, and varietal expression.

🍇 Region: Dão.

👨‍🔬 Winemaker: Nuno Cancela de Abreu.

🌱 Grape varieties: Touriga Nacional.

🛠️ Winemaking: Fermentation with prolonged maceration in stainless steel tanks to enhance aromatic depth and structure.

⏳ Aging: Prolonged aging in French oak barrels, followed by further aging in the bottle.

🌿 Vineyards: A plot of Touriga Nacional planted in the granitic terroir of the Dão region, with a fresh and elegant profile.

🧪 Analysis:
Alcohol content: 13.5%
Total acidity: 5.8 g/l
- pH: 3.60

👃 Organoleptic Test:
- Color: deep ruby.
Aroma: violets, bergamot, ripe currant and berries well integrated with the wood.
- On the palate: robust yet smooth tannins, wild berries, remarkable balance, and a very persistent finish.

⏳ Potential for Evolution: 6 to 10 years.

🍽️ Serving temperature: Serve between 16 and 18 ºC. Pairs very well with game, roasted meats, and more intensely flavored dishes.