Avera Touriga Nacional 2020
Classic Movie Pairing
The Trial (1962)There have been over 20 film adaptations of Kafka’s seminal work. This version, showcasing Orson Welles’ directing and acting prowess, remains one of the most notable. Anthony Perkins is Joseph K, who is caught in a dystopian nightmare of being on trial but never knowing why. This captivating and complex film demands a wine as exquisite and bold as its narrative; this full-bodied red certainly fulfills that goal. Enjoy both together for an enjoyably and profound experience.
About This Wine
Red - Full Bodied 
Touriga Nacional 
750.00 ml 
USA 
14.5 % 
2020 Wine Food Pairings
Hearty stews (with or without meat), barbecue, pork, meaty pastas.
Wine Flavor Profile
Avera is a full-bodied red wine with rich aromas and flavors of blueberry, blackberry, bittersweet cocoa plus hints of mint. The palate is bold and luscious, with smooth tannins and a long, complex finish.
Touriga Nacional is one of Portugal’s finest red grapes, famous for its starring role in fortified Port and the dry reds of the Douro Valley. It’s rare to see it grown outside of its homeland—but that’s what makes this new discovery so exciting. Avera showcases how Touriga Nacional thrives in sunny California.
The winemaking team sourced the grapes from Lodi, “one of the top wine regions in the country,” where winemakers “have quietly started producing some of the state’s best wines” (vinepair.com). Here, the warm climate is tempered by morning fog, helping prolong the grapes’ ‘hang time’ on the vine for extra-concentrated flavors. Judges at the Sunset International Wine Competition were so impressed, they awarded it 92 points and a gold medal.
You’re in for layers of luscious blueberry, blackberry and bittersweet cocoa plus hints of mint. Bold and smooth, this full-bodied red can stand up to a hearty meal, from beef stroganoff to traditional Portuguese bacalao.
Secure your share of this rare California Touriga Nacional today.
“One of the top wine regions in the country.”
Vinepair.com
on Lodi
