unique and charismaticBoa-Vista Touriga Nacional
Terroir
Located near Pinhão, on the right bank of the Douro river, Quinta da Boavista has an extraordinary view over the river. It is one of the most iconic estates in the demarcated region, known not only for its historical connection with the Baron of Forrester, but also for its 36 hectares of high-quality vines.
Planted at different altitudes and with different exposure to the sun, Touriga Nacional vineyards have a unique and charismatic identity.
Grape Varieties
As in 2013, when the first wines from Quinta da Boavista were launched, in 2017 the choice was the Touriga Nacional, the ‘flagship grape variety’ of Portugal, that continues to stand out as one of the most noble of the Portuguese grape varieties.
Displays bold dark-fruit flavors, commonly accompanied by hints of spice, violet and leather. Its firm tannins makes it relevant as a varietal wine.
Vinification
To ensure the prevalence of the variety’s characteristics and the full control of the process, at Quinta da Boavista we use manual harvesting and manual grape sorting processes, followed by a gentle berry de-stalk and crush. As fermentation reservoirs we have the traditional granite wine presses with foot treading, stainless steel fermentation vats and, for small batches, PVC food containers or fermentation in new 500 litre French wooden barrels. Each of these types of fermentation gives the wine a unique style and personality.
Monovarietals age in 500 liter barrels for 15 to 20 months before bottling. All our wines are sealed under natural cork. This wine is not filtered or cold-stabilized and that is why it can produce a sediment with age.
Intense ruby in colour, the wine reveals rich and exuberant aromas, with floral notes that stand out in a background of wild berries and mentholated notes. Vigorous and complex in the mouth, with mature tannins and an elegant, fresh, assertive structure. A powerful and intense wine that gradually reveals its secrets over the tasting.
Pefect with red meat, game or cheese dishes.
93
/100 Pts
[Touriga Nacional 2017] doesn’t seem so powerful or dense at first, but then the wine expands in the glass, takes over the palate as well and the power kicks in—it becomes rather intense. The blue fruits are still there as is the touch of vanilla from the new wood (…) It looks like a big winner and a terrific value (…).
17,5
/20 Pts
Aroma muito especiado (cardamomo), e com um toque guloso a cacau fresco, violeta bonita e fruto azul. Macio e profundo na boca, alcaçuz e chocolate, taninos maduros, acidez média. Muito aprumado e irresistível no perfil. (Touriga Nacional 2014)
92
/100 Pts
“(…) [Touriga Nacional 2014] is a very different wine than the Tinto Cão in many ways. It is, of course, more aromatic, but it is fruitier, too, finishing with some bursts of flavor that are sometimes hard to find in 2014 reds. Then, it is more in the same style—a serious backbone and a crisp edge. I was surprised to be impressed by the entry-level wine in a tough year but this is pretty fine. You can plunge into this now, but it won’t be completely ready. (…) It should age well.”