{"product_id":"touriga-nacional-vr-lisboa-2019","title":"Touriga Nacional VR Lisboa 2019","description":"\u003ch4\u003eVineyard and winemaking\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis varietal Touriga Nacional comes from Quinta da Boa Esperança’s clay-limestone vineyards in Zibreira. Atlantic air and the nearby Montejunto range moderate the sunny Lisboa climate, helping Portugal’s flagship red grape retain its distinctive perfume and natural freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2019 grapes were fully destemmed and cold-macerated at 8°C before fermentation in temperature-controlled lagares at 24°C. Around 10% of the wine aged in French oak for 18 months, with a further 12 months in bottle, adding discreet spice and polish to the variety’s firm structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntense garnet-red, still vivid at the rim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eNose\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eViolet and bergamot rise above blueberry, blackcurrant and sweet spice, with a light balsamic note underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003ePalate\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh, concentrated and finely structured, with dark berry fruit wrapped in close-grained tannins. Floral and citrus-peel nuances give lift, while restrained oak contributes cocoa and spice to a long, harmonious finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair with roast lamb studded with garlic, duck with braised red cabbage, beef short ribs or a rich mushroom pithivier. The wine’s perfume and tannin also complement aged Gouda.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBackground story\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArtur and Eva Gama established Quinta da Boa Esperança in its present form at an ancestral family estate in 2014. The vineyards occupy a valley of different slopes and exposures near Zibreira, less than 20 kilometres from the Atlantic Ocean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTouriga Nacional is celebrated for combining deep colour and structure with an unusually expressive floral perfume. Bottled on its own, it offers a clear view of both the grape and the estate’s Atlantic-influenced interpretation of Lisboa.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Quinta da Boa Esperança","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":9209794363452,"sku":"ESPTOURIGA19","price":25.15,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/1984\/8252\/files\/quinta-da-boa-esperanca-touriga-nacional-vr-lisboa-2019-0-standardised-600x960.png?v=1791377603","url":"https:\/\/sommelierschoice.co.uk\/products\/touriga-nacional-vr-lisboa-2019","provider":"Sommelier's Choice","version":"1.0","type":"link"}