Winery EncontroTouriga Nacional
Red wine
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 game (deer, venison).
Taste structure of the Touriga Nacional from the Winery Encontro
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Touriga Nacional of Winery Encontro in the region of Beiras is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Touriga Nacional of Winery Encontro in the region of Beiras often reveals types of flavors of black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Touriga Nacional
Pairings that work perfectly with Touriga Nacional
Original food and wine pairings with Touriga Nacional
The Touriga Nacional of Winery Encontro matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of provencal stew, leg of lamb bravado in the oven or valencian paella - family recipe.
Details and technical informations about Winery Encontro's Touriga Nacional.
Discover the grape variety: Touriga nacional
Deep, concentrated reds with a near-black robe, firm but polished tannins, showing aromas of blackberry, blackcurrant, violet, bergamot, liquorice, black pepper and characteristic floral notes. Pillar of great vintage Ports (Quinta do Noval, Taylor's) and signature of modern dry Douro DOC and Dão DOC. Also exported to Australia and California. Portugal's most noble variety.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Touriga Nacional from Winery Encontro are 2007, 2017, 2018, 2014 and 2011.
Informations about the Winery Encontro
The Winery Encontro is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 18 wines for sale in the of Bairrada to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Bairrada
Portuguese DOC of the central-west, kingdom of native Baga (>50%). Dense, structured reds with signature notes of black cherry, plum, eucalyptus, tobacco and earthy notes, firm tannins and lively acidity — wines of very long ageing. Also fruity Castelão and perfumed Touriga Nacional. Floral Maria Gomes (Fernão Pires), lively Arinto, mineral Bical whites.
The wine region of Beiras
Vast region of north-central Portugal, a fragmented mosaic of distinct sub-regions. In the west, Bairrada makes dense Baga reds with notes of black cherry, blackberry and leather, firm tannins — the base of the great Portuguese sparkling wines. In the centre, Dao produces fine Touriga Nacional reds (violet, raspberry, spice) and elegant Encruzado whites (flowers, citrus, butter). To the continental east, fleshy Touriga of Beira Interior and aromatic Fernao Pires.
The word of the wine: Yellow wine
White wines from the Jura region aged in oak barrels without topping up for at least 6 years. A veil of yeast forms on the surface of the wine, which undergoes slow oxidation, giving it a particular taste reminiscent of nuts.
