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Touriga Nacional

Pronounced too-REE-gah nah-see-oh-NAHL

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.
Where it grows
Douro & Dão, Portugal
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Where to buy
For specific bottles and where to buy them, read the deep dive.

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The region

Douro & Dão, Portugal

If you like

Cabernet SauvignonMalbecSyrah

Wines like Touriga Nacional

Alicante BouschetCarignanLagreinPlavac Mali

Touriga Nacional: common questions

What wine is Touriga Nacional similar to?
If you usually drink Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec or Syrah, Touriga Nacional is the underdog swap to try. Other lesser-known grapes in the same style: Alicante Bouschet, Carignan, Lagrein.
Read the deep diveTouriga Nacional: Portugal's Noble Red Beyond Port

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