Touriga Nacional
Violet, dark fruit and Portuguese character.
Important in the Douro and other Portuguese regions, it lends perfume, colour and structure to blends.
What to notice
In the Douro, look for its role in both still-wine and Port blends rather than assuming a single style.
Explore styles and places
Style descriptions are guides, not rules: vintage, vineyard, blending and maturation change the result.
Douro — Schist slopes and blends of local varieties create concentrated yet vibrant wines.
Dão — Encruzado and Touriga Nacional offer two starting points.
