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
Deep and full-bodied, lifted by a hallmark violet perfume that keeps the power elegant. Serious Portuguese red, beyond Port.
Where it grows
Douro & Dão, Portugal
Where to buy
For specific bottles and where to buy them, read the deep dive.

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The region

Douro & Dão, Portugal

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