Wines made from Touriga franca grapes of Portugal

Discover the best wines made with Touriga franca as a single variety or as a blend of Portugal.

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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.

More informations about the wines of Portugal

Portugal has undergone something of a wine revolution over the past two decades, modernizing its winemaking technologies, styles and attitudes. This archetypal Old World country has Long been famous for its fortified wines (Port and Madeira) and its light, tangy Vinho Verde. But it is now attracting much attention for its New wave of Rich, ripe table wines, especially the reds of the Douro Valley. Portugal's place in the wine world is arguably more about its cork production than its wine, but that largely depends on which period of history you choose.

What are the typical flavors of the Touriga franca grape variety?

OakPresent in 87% of Touriga franca
Non oakPresent in 82% of Touriga franca
Black fruitPresent in 72% of Touriga franca
SpicesPresent in 71% of Touriga franca
EarthPresent in 71% of Touriga franca
Red fruitPresent in 67% of Touriga franca
MicrobioPresent in 60% of Touriga franca
Dried fruitPresent in 55% of Touriga franca
VegetalPresent in 35% of Touriga franca
Citrus fruitPresent in 30% of Touriga franca

OakyPresent in 29% of Touriga franca
VanillaPresent in 29% of Touriga franca
ChocolatePresent in 26% of Touriga franca
CherryPresent in 25% of Touriga franca
FloralPresent in 24% of Touriga franca
CaramelPresent in 24% of Touriga franca
Tree fruitPresent in 23% of Touriga franca
TobaccoPresent in 23% of Touriga franca
PlumPresent in 23% of Touriga franca
LeatherPresent in 23% of Touriga franca

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