Underdog Grape · Portugal

Touriga Nacional

Touriga Nacional is the backbone of great Port — but the secret is what it does as a dry red: powerful, violet-scented, age-worthy, and still a fraction of the price of the famous names it rivals.

Tasting profile
Full tasting notes live in the deep dive.
Drinks like
Cabernet Sauvignon with a violet, floral lift
Where it grows
Douro & Dão, Portugal
Douro & Dão, Portugal
My score
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Where to buy
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The region

Douro & Dão, Portugal

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