COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Touriga Nacional
PRODUCER
Casa Relvas
REGION
Alentejo
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - Low
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Casa Relvas Touriga Nacional 2022 is a red wine from the Alentejo region of Portugal, produced by the family-owned Casa Relvas estate. This wine is made exclusively from the Touriga Nacional grape, a variety deeply connected to Portugal's viticultural heritage. The Alentejo region, characterized by its warm climate and clay slate soils, provides a distinctive terroir that influences the grapes. Casa Relvas, with a history spanning five generations, aims to create wines that reflect this unique sense of place, integrating traditional winemaking with contemporary methods. The estate also actively pursues sustainability initiatives, contributing to the preservation of the local environment.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€134
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
NO
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Touriga Nacional is often called Portugal's 'noble grape'.
Fact 02
Alentejo is one of Portugal's largest wine regions.
Fact 03
Casa Relvas is committed to sustainability, including cork oak reforestation.
Fact 04
This wine is a testament to the value found in Portuguese indigenous grapes.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Casa Relvas Touriga Nacional 2022 is produced using grapes from vines grown on clay slate soils in the Alentejo region. The winemaking process involves fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, a technique chosen to maintain the purity of the grape's aromas and flavors. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes a 6-month aging period in stainless steel tanks before bottling. This approach focuses on preserving the natural characteristics of the Touriga Nacional grape and the regional expression of Alentejo.
