{"title":"Touriga Nacional","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"quinta-de-chocapalha-tinto-lisboa-2020","title":"Quinta de Chocapalha Tinto Lisboa 2020","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuinta de Chocapalha Tinto is a blend of native Portuguese grapes from ancient vineyards near Lisbon. The wine is fermented in traditional granite Lagares and stainless steel, and then aged for 18 months in French oak barriques. The wine has a deep violet colour and a powerful aroma of ripe black fruit, spice and rose. On the palate, it is elegant and smooth, with soft tannins and vibrant acidity. The finish is long and expressive. This Tinto goes well with portabello mushroom burgers or spicy beef stirfry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"James Nicholson Wine Limited","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54914583593338,"sku":"5607951320208","price":18.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0516\/7146\/6141\/files\/Quinta-de-Chocapalha-Red.png?v=1734957905"},{"product_id":"quinta-de-la-rosa-douro-reserva-red-2021","title":"Quinta de La Rosa Douro Grande Reserva Red 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn the nose, extremely fresh ripe black fruits aromas combined with floral notes ending in hints of liquor and chocolate. Rich, full and complex on the palate with bold flavours, all the while maintaining its defining elegance. Succulent tannins contribute to a very long and delicious finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePairs perfectly with steak, venison and strong cheeses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFoot trodden in granite lagares for an evening before being transferred to stainless-steel vats for fermentation. Matured for 20 months in used French oak casks. 60% Touriga Nacional, 40% mixed field.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe terroir in the Douro is still largely unexplored and by making wines with harmony and equilibrium from the vineyards, Quinta de la Rosa try to enable the grapes to express themselves in the bottle. The La Rosa style is to make well defined wines without too much extraction, tannin or oak. Wines that are rich and full bodied whilst being fresh and lively with a good acidity and minerality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"50% Touriga Nacional, 47% Touriga Franca, and 3% field-blend old vines. Foot trodden in granite lagares for an evening before being transferred to stainless-steel vats for fermentation. Matured for 20 months in new (40%) and used (60%) French oak casks. Bottled in April 2024. TA 5.5 g\/l, pH 3.63.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColour as dark as elderberry juice. Intense aroma that expresses both these Douro varieties and the rocky Douro landscape – deep and powerful dark fruit but also a stony\/rocky impression of the hot terraces, dusty in the heat. Beautifully refined, dry tannins, already elegant even though they are not fully resolved. There's a sober quality to the tannins that is the perfect counterpoint to the depth of fruit. The oak is there but not intrusive. Long, bone dry and refined. Drink to 2036.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e17.5+ points. Julia Harding MW, jancisrobinson.com (August 2024)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Black and red cherry fruit on the nose alongside cloves and licorice. Chocolate and cedar too. It’s creamy and full-bodied with velvety tannins and a long, polished finish. Mostly touriga nacional and touriga franca. Drink now or hold.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e93 points. 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Founded in 2023 by the renowned Badenhorst family of the Swartland, the company is dedicated to reviving and celebrating the country's rich—yet often overlooked—tradition of fortified and sweet wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted in small, once-off releases, these bottlings are an exploration of flavour, heritage, and the magic of maturation. This is wine made with both reverence and joy—for those who appreciate complexity, nostalgia, and a touch of coastal soul.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"James Nicholson Wine Limited","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56696880038266,"sku":"899109002783","price":22.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0516\/7146\/6141\/files\/Saldanha-Cape-Vintage.png?v=1773684371"},{"product_id":"rola-reserva-tinto-2021","title":"Rola Reserva Tinto 2021","description":"\u003cp class=\"preFade fadeIn\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eField blend of old vines (\u0026gt; than 50 year old) traditional to the Douro. Mainly Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"preFade fadeIn\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eAfter malolactic fermentation \u0026amp; the second fermentation, 30% of the wine is then carefully aged for 9 -12 months in barrels. ROLA Reserva red shows the terroir of Douro at its best. A wine that is very elegant \u0026amp; extremely aromatic. Matured dark fruits \u0026amp; vanilla is combined in perfection with oak make to create a mouth watering wine. The tannins are present, \u0026amp; bring incredible structure to the wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"preFade fadeIn\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003ePair with charcuteries, duck, chateaubriand, roast beef, cheeses.... All the high protein food will be a match made in heaven.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marta Vine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56815778627962,"sku":"18197","price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0516\/7146\/6141\/files\/Rola-Reserva-Tinto.png?v=1776443054"},{"product_id":"quinta-do-cardo-tinto-2023","title":"Quinta do Cardo Tinto 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eDeep ruby with a violet edge. The nose is fresh and expressive, with dark berry fruit, blackcurrant and a touch of plum, lifted by the cool, high-altitude character of Castelo Rodrigo. There's a pleasing mineral, stony quality running through it, alongside light floral notes typical of Touriga Nacional and a subtle spice from the Tinta Roriz. Precise and clean throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marta Vine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56815778660730,"sku":"18196","price":17.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0516\/7146\/6141\/files\/Quinta-do-Cardo-Red.png?v=1776443056"},{"product_id":"casa-clara-capela-red-alentejo-2022","title":"Casa Clara Capela Red Alentejo 2022","description":"\u003cp class=\"preFade fadeIn\"\u003eBeautiful garnet colour. On the nose, the wine shows a fresh red fruit aroma with balsamic and some spiced notes. On the palate the wine has smooth tannins, with a lighter aftertaste than expected, mingling with notes of wild fruit and warm spices that confirm the aromatic sensations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"preFade fadeIn\"\u003eAlentejo is a region full of wonderful rich food born primarily out of poverty \u0026amp; resourcefulness. Popular local dishes like lamb stew, black pork, pork ribs \u0026amp; grilled octopus are lovely with this wine.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marta Vine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56815779185018,"sku":"18193","price":16.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0516\/7146\/6141\/files\/Casa-Clara-Capela-Red_cebbbf33-0cf2-4d88-9e00-80b7778983f0.png?v=1776443065"},{"product_id":"jose-maria-da-fonseca-jmf-reserva-tinto-setubal-2023","title":"Jose Maria da Fonseca JMF Reserva Tinto Setubal 2023","description":"\u003cp class=\"preFade fadeIn\"\u003eJMF is a reference to Jose Maria da Fonseca Manor House-Museum, built in the 18th century, the place where you’ll get to know the essence of a seven-Generation wine family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"preFade fadeIn\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"preFade fadeIn\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe trio of Castelão, Trincadeira and Touriga Nacional juicy grape varieties make a wine with vibrant fruity aromas, sweeter berries with the right ripeness \u0026amp; balanced by freshness. The 6 months of French and American oak ageing gives a round richness with ripe strawberries and light spice that is difficult to find in Portugal. With a fantastic structure, refined tannins. Bottled aged for 4 years before release.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marta Vine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56815779217786,"sku":"18192","price":17.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0516\/7146\/6141\/files\/JMF-Reserva_4b39b8d2-0c0f-4add-b2cc-eea0311713bc.png?v=1776443067"}],"url":"https:\/\/highburyvintners.co.uk\/collections\/touriga-nacional\/50cl.oembed","provider":"Highbury Vintners","version":"1.0","type":"link"}