Wines made from Touriga franca grapes of Beiras
Discover the best wines made with Touriga franca as a single variety or as a blend of Beiras.
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 region of Beiras
Beiras (Beira) is a traditional administrative region in the northern half of Portugal. It is also the name of the IGP, or Indicacoes Geograficas Protegidas, wine classification (formerly known as Vinho Regional) which covers the region as a whole. A wide range of wines are made in Beiras – red wines from the region are typically Rich, deeply colored wines made from Baga, Castelão, Rufete (Tinto Pinheira), Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Touriga Nacional, and are sometimes fortified to emulate their more famous Oporto cousins. Whites are most often based on Fernão Pires and Bical, the latter being a small-berried variety with the affectionate nickname Borrado das Moscaos ('fly droppings').
What are the typical flavors of the Touriga franca grape variety?
- Red fruitPresent in 5% of Touriga franca
- EarthPresent in 3% of Touriga franca
- Black fruitPresent in 3% of Touriga franca
- OakPresent in 2% of Touriga franca
- Non oakPresent in 1% of Touriga franca
- MicrobioPresent in 1% of Touriga franca
- VegetalPresent in 1% of Touriga franca
- Tree fruitPresent in 1% of Touriga franca