Quinta da Boa Esperança can be found in the village of Zibreira in Torres Vedras, in the Lisboa district of Western Portugal - the country's most extensive wine-growing area. Here, between the Atlantic Ocean and the Serra de Montejunto, the Mediterranean climate of mild winters and hot, dry summers is significantly tempered by the proximity of the Atlantic - which provides cool breezes during the hotter summer months. The winery has been in production for over 100 years and the estate's vineyards range from 90-150 metres altitude. Soils are predominantly clay-limestone and rich in nutrients and the grapes are hand harvested.
The Touriga Nacional vines are cultivated in clay-limestone soils. After hand-harvesting into 15kg crates the grapes undergo a total destemming and pre-fermentation maceration followed by fermentation in tronconic vats. 40% of the wine is aged in barrel for 24 months before bottling, with a further 6 months ageing prior to release.
Quinta da Boa Esperança Tourgia Nacional is a bold and expressive wine from Portugal's flagship red grape variety. Aromas of bramble fruits, dried fruits and sweet spice. The palate has fresh acidity, ripe dark fruits and structured tannins. The oak is done really well, it adds complexity without being over-bearing. Though the fruit is balanced by the tannic structure, the tannins are actually very elegant, meaning its a full-bodied wine with great drinkability. A good match for spicy sausages and rich meat dishes.
Country: Portugal
Region: Lisbon
Grapes: Touriga Nacional 100%
ABV: 13.5%
Volume: 75cl x 6
Vintage: 2022
Suitable for Vegans: Yes
