Parras Evidência Tinto Reserva Touriga Nacional is an elegant red wine from the Dão region, made from 100% Touriga Nacional. The wine originates from granite-rich highlands around the Serra da Estrela and combines black cherries, ripe blackberries, violets, green tea, liquorice, and subtle woody notes with fine, well-integrated tannins.
This Touriga Nacional comes from the Dão, one of Portugal's classic wine regions.
Location / Origin: The wine originates from the Dão, around the granite plateau near the Serra da Estrela. This location gives the wine its combination of ripe fruit, freshness, and structure.
Soil: The vineyards are situated on granite-rich soils. This is well-suited to Touriga Nacional and contributes to the elegant, structured style of this wine.
Climate & Influences: The Dão has a Mediterranean-continental climate. Warm days ensure ripening, while cooler influences help to maintain tension and aromatic freshness.
Vineyard management: Low yields and a classic approach in the vineyard ensure concentrated grapes with character.
Vinification is focused on fruit expression, fine tannins, and subtle oak influence.
Harvest & Selection: The Touriga Nacional grapes are hand-picked and then destemmed before fermentation begins.
Fermentation: Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature of around 28 °C. This keeps fruit, colour, and structure well-balanced.
Maturation / Oak aging: The wine matures for 6 months in French oak barrels. This provides extra depth, with notes of cedar, vanilla, and a light smokiness.
Alcohol content: With 13% alcohol, the wine remains elegant and structured, with enough power for rich dishes.
This wine is made from Touriga Nacional, the most famous red grape of Portugal.
Touriga Nacional – Dão: Touriga Nacional gives this wine its black fruit, floral notes, spice, and fine but distinct tannins. In the Dão, the grape often adopts an elegant, fresh, and structured style.
