Cistus Touriga Nacional 2008 Red Wine

Data sheet

Region

Douro

Tasting Notes

Colour dense. Warm in style with notes of fennel, aniseed, raspberry jam, Attractive and complex structure shows and firm body, although a general discourse of playfulness. Will improve slightly over time

Bottle Size

White meats, pastas dishes and grilled seafood

Country

Portugal

Type

Red Wine

Year

2008

Weight

1.5

Cast

Touriga Nacional

Alcohol

15%

Vinification

Made with grapes harvested from Quinta do Vale da Perdiz and Quinta do Vale da Pia, the wine fermented in stainless steel vats with temperature control for 10 days

Wine Maker

Manuel Angel Areal Freitas

Ageing

15 months in French oak barrels.