Pet Nat Touriga Nacional 2022

Alcohol: 13% vol

Description

Pet Nat Touriga Nacional 2022 is the first rosé pétillant naturel from Quinta do Tamariz, produced in the Vinhos Verdes Demarcated Region (Sub-region of Cávado). Following the success of the estate’s first white Pet Nat in 2021, this release was inspired by the family’s tradition of crafting low-intervention wines, honoring methods used by earlier generations of the Borges Vinagre family.

Made with Touriga Nacional grapes, this natural sparkling wine follows the ancestral method, with no added sulfites and no filtration. Bottled before fermentation finished, it continued fermenting in the bottle on fine lees, producing natural effervescence and a distinctive cloudy appearance. Limited production of just 1,000 bottles makes this a rare expression of tradition and innovation combined.

Tasting Notes

Visual: Beetroot-pink color, naturally cloudy, with fine effervescence and some sediment.

Aroma: Primary and fermentative aromas, with fresh red fruit notes.

Palate: Very fresh and lively, with a creamy mousse and vibrant acidity.

Style: Raw, authentic, and low-intervention sparkling rosé, full of character.

Food Pairing

Pairs beautifully with grilled dishes, oven roasts, and fried foods.
Serving Temperature: 8–10ºC.

Technical Information

Geographical Indication: Minho (IGP)

Classification: Sparkling (Espumante)

Method: Ancestral (no added sulfites, unfiltered)

Type: Natural Brut Rosé

Grape Variety: Touriga Nacional

Region: Vinhos Verdes, Sub-region Cávado

Soil: Granitic

Planting Density: 1,666 vines/ha

Exposure: South/West

Training System: Simple Cordon

Production: 1,000 bottles (750 ml)

pH: 3.5

Residual Sugar: 1.2 g/L

Total Acidity: 4.8 g/L

Enology Team: Jorge Sousa Pinto, Maria Francisca Vinagre, Joana Araújo

Vintage: 2022