Winery FiuzaNative Touriga Nacional - Merlot
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Touriga nacional and the Merlot.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.
Taste structure of the Native Touriga Nacional - Merlot from the Winery Fiuza
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Native Touriga Nacional - Merlot of Winery Fiuza in the region of Tejo is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
Food and wine pairings with Native Touriga Nacional - Merlot
Pairings that work perfectly with Native Touriga Nacional - Merlot
Original food and wine pairings with Native Touriga Nacional - Merlot
The Native Touriga Nacional - Merlot of Winery Fiuza matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of empanadas de carne (argentina), spaghetti with knackis or osso buco with mushrooms.
Details and technical informations about Winery Fiuza's Native Touriga Nacional - Merlot.
Discover the grape variety: Touriga nacional
Most certainly Portuguese, not to be confused with the Touriga Franca also of the same origin. In Portugal, where it is widely cultivated, it is used to produce, among other things, the famous red Porto. It is also found in Uzbekistan, Australia, South Africa, Cyprus, Spain, etc... very little known in France, although it is listed in the Official Catalogue of A1 vines.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Native Touriga Nacional - Merlot from Winery Fiuza are 2018, 0, 2017, 2016 and 2015.
Informations about the Winery Fiuza
The Winery Fiuza is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 51 wines for sale in the of Tejo to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Tejo
Tejo is a wine region in CentralPortugal which covers the same area as the Ribatejo province, just inland from the major city of Lisbon. The wine appellation's name was changed from Ribatejo in 2009. The entire region may use the Tejo VR (Vinho Regional) designation, similar to the French IGP/Vin de Pays, while some areas produce wines labeled with the higher-level Do Tejo DOC (Denominação de Origem Controlada). A Warm, Dry area, it is also Portugal's only landlocked region – although it is influenced considerably by the Tejo river.
The word of the wine: Sulphites
Chemical compounds derived from sulphur (better known in the wine world as SO2) and used by winemakers for their antiseptic, antioxidant and antioxidant properties.
