Duoro valley 5

White port is only a small proportion of what is produced in the Porto DOC and is often produced using the Malvasia grape variety that can be found across many of the warmer parts of southern Europe and in Madeira. All three of the key red varieties are found in South Africa and are also used to produce both fortified and still wines.

Touriga Nacional                                                                          Black grape variety
StylesClimate:
Primary profile:
Secondary flavours:
Tertiary flavours:		Warm to hot
Earthy, plum, dark chocolate and blueberry with medium to high acidity, full body and high tannins
Dried fruit, blackberry, spice and smoky spice or vanilla from oak ageing
Dried fruit and figs, fruit cake, nuts with clove, vanilla and nutmeg from extended barrel or bottle ageing
FeaturesPrimarily used in Port as part of a blend Increasingly used to make still, single variety red wines Found in Portugal, South Africa, USA, Australia, Brazil and Argentina Takes well to oak ageing and fortification Extended ageing possible from powerful tannins and high acidity
Pair with – Braai, boerewors, roast beef, strong cheese, blue veined cheese