2022 Quinta Nova de Nossa Senhora do Carmo Reserva Touriga Nacional Red 6 x 0.75L Douro Region WINEMAKER: António Bastos. AWARDS/RECOMMENDATIONS 93 Points, Wine Enthusiast Gold Medal, Mundus Vini 91 Points, James Suckling 91 Points, Robert Parker (2022 Vintage) WINE VARIETIES: Touriga Nacional (100%). VINIFICATION 100% destemmed. Ageing for 9 months in 300-liter french oak barrels (75%) - second use - and cement vats (25%). TASTING NOTES The deep colour and the dense and fresh aromas of Touriga Nacional awaken our senses. Its unique varietal aromas transport us to the delicacy of violets or orange blossom blended with wild blueberries and blackberries, in a supreme symbiosis, in which harmony and joy make us dream about the original vineyards. In the mouth, the silky textures stand out. Layer after layer of black fruit, we notice the juiciness of the tannins well matured by time. Then it pops out the nerve of the schist geology and the climate where the intense sun rips through the dew dawns. Touriga Nacional also tells us about the freshness and minerality of the wet stone, while the fruit and the white spice come out in a long and precise finish. SERVING It goes well with roasts, red meat and traditional Portuguese dishes, such as Portuguese stew, migas or even roast lamb. Store in a horizontal position, in a cool and dry place, protected from light and temperature fluctuations. Serve at a temperature of 16ºC to 18ºC. Consume in moderation. HISTORY Here we find the classicism of the Douro, with character. Sophisticated from the start, it conveys the dimension of the Douro in every drop, flooding it with a generous mix of fruity, dense and spicy aromas, silky textures, fine tannins and a firm structure, revealing the right element of gravity. A very balanced, long and highly focused finish. Grainha is the seed of the grape vine which is responsibility for preserving its characteristics so that life can flourish - the essence of nature. Inspired by the grape seed, from which it is possible to obtain fundamental compounds of a wine rich in proteins, condensed tannins and aromatic extracts, Grainha Reserva red and white wines are born, which year after year maintains the profile of a deeper and gastronomic Douro, with maturation in oak barrels, a complex nose, well-structured in the mouth and with very special precision. A curious fact: the back label repeats the name in several languages, demonstrating its universality and the essence of life. PLEASE NOTE: This is a recurring auction. The seal number(s) you see on the photos might differ from the one(s) on your bottle(s).