Wines made from Touriga franca grapes of Beira Interior
Discover the best wines made with Touriga franca as a single variety or as a blend of Beira Interior.
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
The wine region of Beira Interior is located in the region of Beiras of Portugal. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Beyra or the Domaine Beyra produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Beira Interior are Touriga nacional, Touriga franca and Fernao Pires, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Beira Interior often reveals types of flavors of cherry, stone or pineapple and sometimes also flavors of grapefruit, citrus or apples.
What are the typical flavors of the Touriga franca grape variety?
- OakPresent in 4% of Touriga franca
- Non oakPresent in 3% of Touriga franca
- SpicesPresent in 3% of Touriga franca
- Black fruitPresent in 3% of Touriga franca