Herdade dos Lagos HDL Touriga Nacional 2022 Wine Review

Natalie's Score: 94/100

Herdade dos Lagos HDL from Alentejo is a dry, medium to full-bodied wine crafted from 100% Touriga Nacional, revealing exuberant red and dark fruit framed by finely-tuned, smooth tannins with lively stony minerals that carry through the long finish. Serve it at room temperature with grilled lamb chops with rosemary and garlic, where the wine's fruit-driven acidity and smooth texture complement the tender meat's savoury richness, or pair it with beef tenderloin with port wine reduction as the wine's pure berry flavors echo the sauce while its vibrant acidity cuts through the dish's richness. Winemaker João Portugal Ramos oversees production at this estate in Portugal's sunny Alentejo region, where the combination of hot days, cool nights and ancient granitic soils creates ideal conditions for Touriga Nacional to express both power and elegance. This immaculate wine earned Platinum recognition at the 2024 Decanter World Wine Awards and can be enjoyed now or cellared through 2030 as its layers continue to integrate.

Touriga Nacional food pairings: pork short ribs braised in red wine sauce, pork shoulder roast with cherry red currant and wine sauce, pork schnitzel.

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This Herdade dos Lagos HDL Touriga Nacional 2022 was reviewed on December 6, 2025 by Natalie MacLean

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