Wines made from Touriga franca grapes - Page 3
Discover the best wines made with Touriga franca as a single variety or as a blend .
More informations about the variety Touriga franca
Most certainly Portuguese. It is said to be the result of a cross between the mourisco de semente and the touriga nacional, which should not be confused with it. It can be found in Australia, South Africa, the United States (California), etc. and is virtually unknown in France.
What are the typical flavors of the Touriga franca grape variety?
- OakPresent in 86% of Touriga franca
- Non oakPresent in 79% of Touriga franca
- Black fruitPresent in 74% of Touriga franca
- EarthPresent in 72% of Touriga franca
- SpicesPresent in 67% of Touriga franca
- Red fruitPresent in 65% of Touriga franca
- Dried fruitPresent in 56% of Touriga franca
- MicrobioPresent in 42% of Touriga franca
- FloralPresent in 23% of Touriga franca
- OakyPresent in 22% of Touriga franca
- VegetalPresent in 21% of Touriga franca
- ChocolatePresent in 19% of Touriga franca
- Citrus fruitPresent in 18% of Touriga franca
- CherryPresent in 18% of Touriga franca
- VanillaPresent in 18% of Touriga franca
- PlumPresent in 18% of Touriga franca
- BlackberryPresent in 17% of Touriga franca
- RaisinPresent in 14% of Touriga franca
- Tree fruitPresent in 14% of Touriga franca
- Black fruitsPresent in 12% of Touriga franca
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