{"product_id":"2023-patrimonio-au-leu-grande-escolha-touriga-nacional-lisboa","title":"2023 Património Au Léu Grande Escolha Touriga Nacional, Lisboa, Portugal","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"191\" data-end=\"276\"\u003eSome reds are built around softness.\u003cbr data-start=\"227\" data-end=\"230\"\u003eOthers are built around structure and perfume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"278\" data-end=\"890\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"282\" data-end=\"340\"\u003e2023 Património Au Léu Grande Escolha Touriga Nacional\u003c\/strong\u003e feels like the kind of bottle that reminds you why Touriga Nacional can be so compelling on its own — dark fruit, floral lift, and real shape in the glass. \u003cstrong\u003eB\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"554\" data-end=\"570\"\u003elack fruits\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"572\" data-end=\"582\"\u003eviolet\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong data-start=\"588\" data-end=\"610\"\u003ea hint of bergamot\u003c\/strong\u003e on the nose, with \u003cstrong data-start=\"629\" data-end=\"649\"\u003ebalanced acidity\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"654\" data-end=\"678\"\u003ewell-defined tannins\u003c\/strong\u003e on the palate. \u003cstrong\u003eF\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"750\" data-end=\"765\"\u003eull-bodied\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"767\" data-end=\"784\"\u003edeep in color\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong data-start=\"790\" data-end=\"812\"\u003eenormously elegant\u003c\/strong\u003e, with \u003cstrong data-start=\"819\" data-end=\"851\"\u003eblack-fruit and spice aromas\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"892\" data-end=\"1379\"\u003eThis is \u003cstrong data-start=\"900\" data-end=\"925\"\u003e100% Touriga Nacional\u003c\/strong\u003e from \u003cstrong data-start=\"931\" data-end=\"944\"\u003eIG Lisboa\u003c\/strong\u003e at \u003cstrong data-start=\"948\" data-end=\"959\"\u003e14% ABV\u003c\/strong\u003e, and it reads like a more polished, varietal-driven expression rather than a broad, jammy red. A strong dinner wine: structured, aromatic, and quietly serious. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1381\" data-end=\"1403\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1381\" data-end=\"1403\"\u003eWhat It Feels Like\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1405\" data-end=\"1531\"\u003eThink lamb on the table, the room finally settling down, and a bottle that gets more composed the longer it sits in the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1533\" data-end=\"2114\"\u003eWhat makes this wine work is the combination of floral top notes and firmer Cabernet-like structure. Black fruit, violet, bergamot, acidity, and defined tannin; the broader Touriga profile suggests that those elements usually come with grip, depth, and aging potential. Built more around shape and elegance than easy fruit alone. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2116\" data-end=\"2132\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2116\" data-end=\"2132\"\u003eIn the Glass\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2134\" data-end=\"2230\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2134\" data-end=\"2147\"\u003eAromatics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2147\" data-end=\"2150\"\u003eBlack fruits, violet, bergamot, and spice. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2232\" data-end=\"2380\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2232\" data-end=\"2242\"\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2242\" data-end=\"2245\"\u003eDark fruit with balanced acidity and well-defined tannins, giving the wine structure and harmony. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2382\" data-end=\"2573\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2382\" data-end=\"2393\"\u003eTexture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2393\" data-end=\"2396\"\u003eFull-bodied and structured, with firm shape rather than plush softness. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2575\" data-end=\"2781\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2575\" data-end=\"2585\"\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2585\" data-end=\"2588\"\u003eElegant and persistent, with dark fruit and spice carrying through the close. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2783\" data-end=\"2810\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2783\" data-end=\"2810\"\u003eWhy We Love This Bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2812\" data-end=\"3107\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2812\" data-end=\"2859\"\u003eTouriga Nacional In A More Serious Register\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2859\" data-end=\"2862\"\u003eThis is not being sold as a simple, fruit-forward red. The language around the 2023 is consistently about elegance, structure, and aging potential, which is exactly the lane many people want from this grape. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3109\" data-end=\"3356\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3109\" data-end=\"3137\"\u003eFloral Lift Matters Here\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3137\" data-end=\"3140\"\u003eViolet and bergamot give the wine something more than just black-fruit depth. That kind of aromatic detail is part of what makes Touriga Nacional so appealing as a varietal wine. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3358\" data-end=\"3689\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3358\" data-end=\"3379\"\u003eA Strong Food Red\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3379\" data-end=\"3382\"\u003eThis wine points toward \u003cstrong data-start=\"3438\" data-end=\"3472\"\u003ebeef, veal, poultry, and pasta\u003c\/strong\u003e, while the trade sheet specifically calls it an excellent option for \u003cstrong data-start=\"3542\" data-end=\"3569\"\u003echeese and light dishes\u003c\/strong\u003e. That combination suggests a structured red that still stays usable at the table. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3691\" data-end=\"3707\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3691\" data-end=\"3707\"\u003ePair It With\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3709\" data-end=\"3797\"\u003e• Grilled lamb\u003cbr data-start=\"3723\" data-end=\"3726\"\u003e• Beef or veal\u003cbr data-start=\"3740\" data-end=\"3743\"\u003e• Roast chicken\u003cbr data-start=\"3758\" data-end=\"3761\"\u003e• Pasta with ragù\u003cbr data-start=\"3778\" data-end=\"3781\"\u003e• Aged cheeses\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3995\" data-end=\"4014\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3995\" data-end=\"4014\"\u003eTechnical Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4016\" data-end=\"4254\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4016\" data-end=\"4029\"\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Património Wines \/ Bonifácio\u003cbr data-start=\"4058\" data-end=\"4061\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4061\" data-end=\"4071\"\u003eCuvée:\u003c\/strong\u003e Au Léu Grande Escolha Touriga Nacional\u003cbr data-start=\"4110\" data-end=\"4113\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4113\" data-end=\"4124\"\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vinho Regional Lisboa, Portugal\u003cbr data-start=\"4156\" data-end=\"4159\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4159\" data-end=\"4169\"\u003eGrape:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Touriga Nacional\u003cbr data-start=\"4191\" data-end=\"4194\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4194\" data-end=\"4206\"\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14% ABV \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4256\" data-end=\"4633\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4256\" data-end=\"4272\"\u003eStyle Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4272\" data-end=\"4275\"\u003eFull-bodied, deep in color, elegant, and built around black fruit, violet, bergamot, spice, balanced acidity, and defined tannins.\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4635\" data-end=\"4826\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4635\" data-end=\"4644\"\u003eBody:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full\u003cbr data-start=\"4649\" data-end=\"4652\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4652\" data-end=\"4666\"\u003eStructure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Balanced acidity · well-defined tannins · elegant finish\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4828\" data-end=\"4929\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4828\" data-end=\"4846\"\u003eFlavor Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4846\" data-end=\"4849\"\u003eBlack Fruits · Violet · Bergamot · Spice \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4931\" data-end=\"5194\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4931\" data-end=\"4947\"\u003eDrink Window\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4947\" data-end=\"4950\"\u003eNow–2031\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"West Seattle Wine Cellars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46182254379196,"sku":"252","price":31.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0746\/8505\/5164\/files\/2023PatrimonioAuLeuGrandeEscolhaTourigaNacional_VinhoRegionalLisboa_Portugal.jpg?v=1775865557","url":"https:\/\/the-world-s-cellar.myshopify.com\/products\/2023-patrimonio-au-leu-grande-escolha-touriga-nacional-lisboa","provider":"The World’s Cellar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}