# Allesverloren Touriga Nacional (2021)

- **Producer:** Allesverloren Wine Estate
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Touriga Nacional
- **Region:** Western Cape, South Africa
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 13.5%
- **Average price:** €20
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 16–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** black cherry, ripe fruit, violet, blackberry, cedar, vanilla, tobacco, dark chocolate

## About this wine

The Allesverloren Touriga Nacional 2021 hails from the Swartland region of the Western Cape, South Africa. Allesverloren Wine Estate, established in 1704, is the oldest in the Swartland and has been owned by the Malan family for five generations. The estate's name, 'Allesverloren,' meaning 'all is lost,' reflects its historical origins. The 2021 vintage benefited from a cool spring and a steady summer, leading to concentrated fruit. The wine is made from 100% Touriga Nacional grapes grown on slopes with shale and sandstone soils.

## Interesting facts

- Allesverloren is the oldest wine estate in the Swartland.
- The estate's name translates to 'all is lost'.
- Touriga Nacional is Portugal's noble grape, celebrated here in South Africa.
- The vines for this wine range from 28 to 65 years old.

## Food pairing

The full body and firm tannins of this wine are well-suited to complement the richness and protein found in red meats. The wine's dark fruit notes can echo or contrast with fruit-based sauces, while its subtle spice notes can harmonize with herbs and savory elements in dishes.

## Wine making process

The Allesverloren Touriga Nacional 2021 is produced from 100% Touriga Nacional grapes. The grapes are hand-harvested and gently pressed. The must undergoes fermentation in open tanks for about a week. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for 12 months in French oak barrels that are 1-3 years old. The vineyards are dryland farmed on slopes with shale and weathered sandstone soils.