Serge the Concierge

Without Fados, Groval 'Touriga Nacional', Simply Red Wine

November 26, 2007 by serge the concierge

Wanting to expand my horizons and since this Groval, Touriga Nacional (2005) was in the under $10 category , I thought I should give it a chance.
Touriga Nacional is the best known of all the Portuguese varieties.

Coming from Beiras one of the 6 wine growing regions of Portugal, this Groval is produced by Caves Primavera in Aguedia.

Best way to describe it is as a great red table wine displaying good balance with soft tannins, a touch of spice and not anis but something similar, could not quite put my finger on the right word.

The Beiras Region is also a great place to visit with its combination of mountain and sea.
A must see city is Coimbra rich in history and located midway between Porto and Lisbon.

Learn more about Beiras and Portuguese wines on Vinogusto, a self described Guide to Wine and Oenotourism based in Brussels.

Additionally you might want to read In Portugal, a new stop on the global wine trail by Gisella Williams (IHT, New York Times).

Sante!

Previously from the Iberian Peninsula: Dao not Douro, Duque De Viseu Tinto (Red) 2002 for Wine Blogging Wednesday

Posted on November 26, 2007 in Consumer Products, Food and Drink, Serge the Concierge, To Do Lists, Travel, Weblogs, Wine | Permalink | Comments (0)

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