Touriga Nacional
Portugal's powerhouse red — the leading grape in many Port blends, with richness, depth, a commanding tannic structure, deep colour and fine aromas.
About the grape
Touriga Nacional is probably native to Portugal's Dão region, but is today widely known as the leading powerhouse grape in many of the blends that make Port. The grape has many attributes, including richness, depth, a commanding tannic structure, good deep colouring and good aromas. It is also used in the dry wines of the Douro.
Where it grows
Douro, Dão
