FAT BARON TOURIGA NACIONAL RED WINE
750 ML BOTTLE • IG PENÍNSULA DE SETÚBAL, PORTUGAL
CASA ERMELINDA FREITAS
(FAT BARON)
PENÍNSULA DE SETÚBAL, PORTUGAL
"The flagship grape of Portugal taken to its maximum dimension of floral elegance and fruit concentration. Fat Baron Touriga Nacional is a markedly dry red wine with an enveloping body, velvety tannins, and noble notes of violets, black fruit jam, and oak."
Noble Character of Setúbal, Oak Aging, and Dry Profile
The Fat Baron Touriga Nacional 750 ml Red Wine is a captivating offering vinified by the iconic Casa Ermelinda Freitas winery under its Fat Baron line in the renowned IG Península de Setúbal appellation, Portugal. Gastronomically classified as strictly dry, this single-varietal wine showcases the virtues of the famous Touriga Nacional grape. Grown in sandy soils enriched by a Mediterranean climate with Atlantic influences, the grapes undergo rigorous fermentation and aging in French and American oak barrels. It displays a refined aromatic range with marked notes of violets, wild blackberries, ripe plum, fine spices, cocoa, and a delicate toasted touch. Purchase it with an absolute guarantee of origin and authenticity at LaCava.shop.
1. Technical Product Details
Product Name: Fat Baron Touriga Nacional 750 ml Red Wine.
Winery: Casa Ermelinda Freitas (Fat Baron line).
Specific Region of Origin: IG Península de Setúbal, Portugal.
Grape Varieties: 100% Touriga Nacional.
Wine Type: Reserva Red Wine / Portuguese Single-Varietal.
Sweetness Classification: Dry (Great floral and fruit concentration without cloying residual sugars, with ripe tannins and balanced acidity).
Aging: 4 months of maturation in French and American oak barrels.
Alcohol Content: 14.0% Vol.
Net Content: 750 ml bottle.
Serving Temperature: 16°C - 18°C.
SKU / MPN: PT-ERMELINDA-FATBARON-TN-750ML
2. Luxury Tasting Notes
Appearance: Deep garnet color with intense violet reflections and dense legs showing good concentration.
Nose: Remarkably elegant and complex aroma; floral notes of violets and fennel stand out, accompanied by blueberries, plum jam, sweet pepper, vanilla, and fine toasted notes from the oak.
Palate: On the palate, it is markedly dry, round, structured, and deeply flavorful. It stands out for its silky tannins, excellent balance of acidity, and a persistent floral and spicy finish.
3. Oenological Tasting Profile
4. Recommended Occasions and Food Pairing
Gourmet Pairing of Precision (Expanded): Superb for accompanying traditional dishes and flavorful cuts of meat; pairs perfectly with roast suckling pig, oven-baked lamb with rosemary, steak medallions in black pepper sauce, duck magret, game stews, meat and mushroom rice dishes, Portuguese-style baked cod, cured charcuterie, and semi-cured or aged cheeses like Azeitão and aged Manchego.
Suggested Occasions:
- Grilled Meats: A sophisticated pairing to accompany fine grilled beef cuts, picanha, churrasco, and gourmet chistorra.
- Family Meal: A round, fruity, and very elegant option for weekend banquets, roasts, and festive gatherings.
- Business: A Touriga Nacional single-varietal crafted by Casa Ermelinda Freitas that reflects excellent oenological judgment for business meals.
- Special Celebration: Perfect for commemorating anniversaries, end-of-year celebrations, promotions, and memorable occasions.
- Gift: An extraordinary gift for wine enthusiasts who wish to explore Portugal's flagship grape in its most expressive form.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS)
What is the specific origin and winery of this wine?
It comes from the IG Península de Setúbal, Portugal region and is produced by the prestigious Casa Ermelinda Freitas winery (Fat Baron line).
Is the Fat Baron Touriga Nacional Red Wine dry, semi-dry, or sweet?
It is a red wine with a strictly dry profile, valued for its floral intensity, balanced volume, and roundness without the presence of heavy residual sugars.
What characterizes the Touriga Nacional grape?
It is the most iconic native grape variety of Portugal, famous for contributing deep aromas of violets, ripe black fruits, excellent structure, and great gastronomic potential.
At what temperature is it recommended to serve?
It is recommended to serve at a temperature between 16°C and 18°C.
What are the best pairing options?
It is ideal for pairing with grilled meat cuts, roast lamb, traditional stews, duck, mountain rice dishes, Iberian charcuterie, and aged cheeses.