Winery Quinta Dos UrgaisTávora-Varosa Touriga Nacional
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or game (deer, venison).
Taste structure of the Távora-Varosa Touriga Nacional from the Winery Quinta Dos Urgais
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Távora-Varosa Touriga Nacional of Winery Quinta Dos Urgais in the region of Beiras is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Távora-Varosa Touriga Nacional
Pairings that work perfectly with Távora-Varosa Touriga Nacional
Original food and wine pairings with Távora-Varosa Touriga Nacional
The Távora-Varosa Touriga Nacional of Winery Quinta Dos Urgais matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef with balsamic sauce, lamb stew or aiguillettes of duck with paprika and pan-fried ceps.
Details and technical informations about Winery Quinta Dos Urgais's Távora-Varosa Touriga Nacional.
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 Távora-Varosa Touriga Nacional from Winery Quinta Dos Urgais are 2005
Informations about the Winery Quinta Dos Urgais
The Winery Quinta Dos Urgais is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 1 wines for sale in the of Beiras to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Beiras
Beiras (Beira) is a traditional administrative region in the northern half of Portugal. It is also the name of the IGP, or Indicacoes Geograficas Protegidas, wine classification (formerly known as Vinho Regional) which covers the region as a whole. A wide range of wines are made in Beiras – red wines from the region are typically Rich, deeply colored wines made from Baga, Castelão, Rufete (Tinto Pinheira), Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Touriga Nacional, and are sometimes fortified to emulate their more famous Oporto cousins. Whites are most often based on Fernão Pires and Bical, the latter being a small-berried variety with the affectionate nickname Borrado das Moscaos ('fly droppings').
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The word of the wine: Dosage
The addition of sugar in the form of expedition liquor to a sparkling wine after disgorgement.
