ODE ÚNICA, Touriga Nacional

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Ode Winery

Blue and black fruits, wet stone and pepper; juicy, supple palate, fine tannins, and an energetic finish.

Producer Information

Housed in a historic 1902 winery in Cartaxo, Ode Winery marries heritage and innovation. Relaunched in 2021 with a focus on “Minimal Intervention, Maximum Attention,” Ode farms organically and regeneratively, prioritising soil health and biodiversity.

Fermentation is driven by native yeast and sensitive oak use, while traditional techniques — from foot-treading in stone lagares to carbonic maceration — sit alongside cutting-edge methods. The result: wines that are vibrant, terroir-driven, and unmistakably Tejo.

Wine Making

Whole-bunch carbonic maceration for 6 days, followed by gentle pressing and a short élevage in ovoid vessels. Spontaneous fermentation, minimal sulphur, and early bottling preserve vibrancy and freshness.

Tasting Note

A fresh, playful expression of Touriga Nacional. Soft blue and black fruits, wet river stones, and a crack of black pepper lift from the glass. The palate is juicy, bright, and supple, with fine, pliant tannins and an energetic finish — more Beaujolais cru than Douro powerhouse.

Food Matching

Serve slightly chilled with charcuterie, grilled sardines, or roast chicken. Also excellent with mushroom skewers, barbecue pork, or tapas-style small plates.

Technical Details

Colour	Red
Style	Still
Country	Portugal
Region	Cartaxo
Abv	10.5%
Grapes	100% Touriga Nacional
Wine Body	Light
More Features	Vegetarian, Vegan, Practicing Organic, Sustainable, Natural
Oak Ageing	None
Closure Type	Cork
Case Size	6
Unit Size	75 CL
Sulphites	Low

Technical details
Colour	Red
Style	Still
Country	Portugal
Region	Cartaxo
ABV	10.5%
Unit Size	75CL
Grapes	100% Touriga Nacional
Wine Body	Light
Oak Ageing	None
Closure	Cork
Sulphites	Low
More Features	Vegetarian Vegan Practicing Organic Sustainable Natural