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Vinha do Fava Touriga Nacional 2017

Vinho Regional Península de Setúbal

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  • Gold, Mundus Vini, 2019
  • Gold, Mundus Vini - Summer Edition, 2019
  • Double Gold, San Francisco World Spirit Competition, 2018
  • Grand Gold, Mundus Vini, 2019
  • Best in Show, Prodexpo, 2019
  • Gold, Berliner Wein Trophy, 2019
  • Gold, Portugal Wine Trophy, 2019
  • Gold, International Wine Contest Bucharest, 2019
  • Gold, China Wine & Spirits Awards (CWSA), 2018

Portugal’s Touriga Nacional grape is key to prized ports, but also makes gorgeous, fruit-rich wines. The Freitas family decided to plant it around the start of the century, and are reaping rich rewards as you’ll taste in this dark, four-Golds red.

Portugal’s Touriga Nacional grape is key to prized ports, but also makes gorgeous, fruit-rich wines. The Freitas family decided to plant it around the start of the century, and are reaping rich rewards as you’ll taste in this dark, four-Golds red.

Beyond the Label

Tasting notes

Immense flavour and richness with firm yet velvety texture

Aroma

Spiced bramble, cassis, plum and blackcurrant aromas

Allergy information

Contains sulphites

Vinha do Fava Touriga Nacional 2017

More information

  • 14.5% ABV
  • 10.88 Units
  • 750.00 ml
  • 31 December, 2022

The word ‘Nacional’ is reserved for treasures that fly the flag for Portugal. Touriga Nacional certainly does that. In 2005, the Freitas family planted the grape on their acclaimed Fava vineyard. In 2015 it produced a wine so good that it was bottled under the vineyard name for the first time ever, taking Gold on its maiden release. Another well deserved prize for this family estate. Dating back to 1920, Casa Ermelinda Freitas is run by fourth generation Leonor Freitas, who has been awarded a ‘Comendadora’ (equivalent to a Dame) for her services to Portuguese wine. Her daughter Joana follows in her footsteps. Aged in barrel, this rich red is packed with spicy berry, herb and mineral character. A top match with slow cooked beef or lamb.

"What a wonderful wine! Amazing rich berry flavours, but not heavy at all. We love it!" Online Review
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