"The 2017 Touriga Nacional was aged for ten months in French oak barrels [...] More generous than the other single varietals tasted in this Noval cuvée, it also has the best structure while retaining the silky character of Petit Verdot. Fresh, pure, and discreet, this Touriga is a perfect table wine. However, it needs some time to show a better expression of fruit" (Wine Advocate 2019 - Mark Squires)
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Nose
Floral and peppery
Mouth
Full-bodied and textured with mineral notes, spices, violets, and cherries
Serve
At 16-18°C
Drink before
2027
Food and wine pairings
Ideal with red meat in sauce, stuffed turkey, grilled vegetables...
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rating (2019 guide) 93/100 (Outstanding wine)
Rated Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About wine:
The 2017 Touriga Nacional was aged for ten months in French oak barrels of various ages (only 35% new). It has an alcohol content of 14%. It was bottled about three weeks before tasting and will be released in 2020. More generous than the other single varietals I tasted from Noval, it also has the best structure while retaining the silky character of Petit Verdot. Fresh, pure, and discreet, this Touriga is a perfect table wine. However, it needs some time to show better fruit expression, which has not been the case so far. It is a little too austere. Admittedly, it is still very young. You can drink it now, as the tannins are not astringent, but it will not be at its best.
James Suckling
Wine rated (2020 guide) 92/100
About wine:
This is a full-bodied red with ripe notes of black plum, mahogany, toasted bread, and spices. Dark chocolate and praline as well. Supple, integrated tannins and excellent depth. Very polished tannins. Drink now or hold.