NZ
Australia
This single‑varietal Touriga Nacional comes from Churchill's high‑altitude vineyards.
After fermentation with four days' cold maceration, the wine is aged 12 months in second‑ and third‑use barrels.
Bottled under cork, it shows floral aromas, dark fruit and supple tannins with moderate alcohol.
-
Description
Churchill's Grafite Touriga Nacional is a single-varietal wine crafted from select high-elevation parcels in the Douro. Grapes are hand-picked at full phenolic ripeness and cold-soaked prior to fermentation to maximise colour and aromatic extraction. The wine is fermented with natural yeasts in stainless steel, then matured for 12 months in second- and third-use French oak barrels to integrate tannin and build structure without imposing overt oak flavours. Bottled under cork at 13.5% ABV, it opens with lifted aromas of violets, wild blueberry, cassis, and a hint of Mediterranean herb. The palate is medium-bodied and balanced, with supple tannins, fresh acidity and notes of spice, plum and cocoa. This wine is a fine ambassador for the elegance of Douro Touriga Nacional and pairs beautifully with grilled lamb, herb-roast chicken, or aged cheeses, promising further complexity with cellaring.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Food Pairings:
Cheese
Poultry
Red Meat
Description
Churchill's Grafite Touriga Nacional is a single-varietal wine crafted from select high-elevation parcels in the Douro. Grapes are hand-picked at full phenolic ripeness and cold-soaked prior to fermentation to maximise colour and aromatic extraction. The wine is fermented with natural yeasts in stainless steel, then matured for 12 months in second- and third-use French oak barrels to integrate tannin and build structure without imposing overt oak flavours. Bottled under cork at 13.5% ABV, it opens with lifted aromas of violets, wild blueberry, cassis, and a hint of Mediterranean herb. The palate is medium-bodied and balanced, with supple tannins, fresh acidity and notes of spice, plum and cocoa. This wine is a fine ambassador for the elegance of Douro Touriga Nacional and pairs beautifully with grilled lamb, herb-roast chicken, or aged cheeses, promising further complexity with cellaring.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Food Pairings:
Cheese
Poultry
Red Meat
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Cheese
Poultry
Red Meat