How do you pronounce Touriga Nacional?

Touriga Nacional is pronounced too-REE-gah nah-see-oh-NAHL.

Where does Touriga Nacional come from?

Touriga Nacional grows in Douro & Dão, Portugal.

Expect blackberry, violet, bergamot, mint. Closest familiar reference: Cabernet Sauvignon with a violet, floral lift.

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Where it grows: Douro & Dão, Portugal
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How do you pronounce Touriga Nacional?: Touriga Nacional is pronounced too-REE-gah nah-see-oh-NAHL.
Where does Touriga Nacional come from?: Touriga Nacional grows in Douro & Dão, Portugal.
What does Touriga Nacional taste like?: Expect blackberry, violet, bergamot, mint. Closest familiar reference: Cabernet Sauvignon with a violet, floral lift.

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