Red
Merlot-Touriga Franca
Portugal
Fact sheet
- Type
- Red
- Grape
- Merlot · Touriga Franca
- Country
- Portugal
- Appellation
- Estremadura
- Body
- full
- Acidity
- medium
- Tannin
- high
- Sweetness
- dry
Food pairing
roast meat · grilled red meats · aged cheeses · dishes with wine sauce
Rated vintages
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200288 pts
A firm, tannic wine with elegant structure. The red fruits from the Merlot are a great foil for the tannins of the Touriga Franca. Even at five years, this is still fruit dominated, although the wood and spice element is well integrated.