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Casa da Passarella - Villa Oliveira - Touriga Nacional - Dao
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The 2017 Casa da Passarella Villa Oliveira Touriga Nacional is a concentrated red wine from the Dão region, showcasing the expressive character of the Touriga Nacional grape. It presents an opaque red color and an intensely perfumed nose with aromas of violet, cassis, pepper, leather, and licorice. On the palate, the wine is complex and fresh, with a balanced finish that reveals earthy notes and a long aftertaste. This wine is crafted from handpicked 100% Touriga Nacional grapes and is ideal for pairing with meat dishes and cheeses.
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Provenance
- Type
- Red
- Producer
- Casa da Passarella
- Country
- Portugal
- Region
- Dao
Technical
- Vintage
- 2017
- Grapes
- ABV
- Size
- 75cl
- Ageing
- Serving
- 16° - 18° C
- Drinking window
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Key characteristics
About this wine
Casa da Passarella's Villa Oliveira Touriga Nacional represents the essence of Dao's renowned winemaking tradition. This Portuguese red wine showcases the distinctive character of Touriga Nacional, Portugal's flagship grape variety, cultivated in the region's granite-rich terroir. The Dao appellation, nestled in the heart of central Portugal, is celebrated for producing wines of pronounced intensity and structure, and Villa Oliveira exemplifies this pedigree with its full-bodied profile and complex layers.
Touriga Nacional thrives in Dao's cool climate and challenging soils, developing the hallmark black fruit character and peppery spice that define this varietal. The wine balances earthy undertones with fresh, vibrant fruit, a signature of the region's winemaking philosophy that prioritizes elegance alongside power. Villa Oliveira is an ideal companion for refined dining, pairing beautifully with shellfish, crab, and lobster, as well as dishes featuring fresh herbs and aromatic vegetables.
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Dao
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