2016 Quinta dos Roques, Touriga Nacional - Dão DOC - 6 Bottles (0.75L)

## Quinta dos Roques Touriga Nacional 2016 – Dão DOC, Portugal – 6 Bottles An excellent opportunity to acquire six bottles of the 2016 Quinta dos Roques Touriga Nacional, a distinctive Portuguese red wine from the renowned Dão region, now celebrating its tenth anniversary. Produced exclusively from **100% Touriga Nacional**, Portugal's flagship red grape variety, this wine combines the aromatic elegance, freshness and structure that have made the Dão region increasingly appreciated by wine enthusiasts. ### The Producer Located in Abrunhosa do Mato, near Mangualde, Quinta dos Roques is an established family-owned estate and one of the recognized producers of quality Dão wines. The estate is particularly associated with expressive wines made from indigenous Portuguese grape varieties, combining regional character with modern winemaking techniques. ### The Wine and the 2016 Vintage The 2016 vintage produced elegant, balanced and age-worthy red wines at Quinta dos Roques. Following fermentation in stainless steel tanks and a 14-day maceration, this Touriga Nacional matured for **12 months in 225-litre French oak barrels** before being bottled in August 2018. According to the producer's original technical sheet, the wine displays: - **Aromas:** Violets, pine needles and red fruits, complemented by subtle oak and chocolate notes. - **Palate:** Generous and concentrated, with firm tannins, good structure and balanced oak integration. - **Ageing potential:** The producer anticipated excellent development over two decades or more. At ten years of age, the 2016 vintage offers an appealing opportunity to explore the evolution of a structured Dão Touriga Nacional. ### Lot Details - Producer: Quinta dos Roques - Wine: Touriga Nacional - Vintage: 2016 - Region: Dão DOC, Portugal - Grape variety: 100% Touriga Nacional - Quantity: 6 bottles - Bottle size: 750 ml - Alcohol: 13.5% ABV (as labelled) - Closure: Natural cork ### Condition, Storage and Shipping The bottles have been stored under controlled temperature, humidity and light conditions. Original labels and capsules are present. Please examine the photographs carefully for the exact condition and presentation of the bottles. The bottles will be carefully packed and shipped via **DHL, with tracking and insurance**. An attractive six-bottle lot for collectors, enthusiasts of Portuguese wines, and anyone wishing to discover a mature example of one of Portugal's most celebrated grape varieties.

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