Wines made from Touriga franca grapes of Távora-Varosa
Discover the best wines made with Touriga franca as a single variety or as a blend of Távora-Varosa.
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 Távora-Varosa is located in the region of Beiras of Portugal. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Murganheira or the Domaine Murganheira produce mainly wines sparkling, red and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Távora-Varosa are Touriga nacional, Touriga franca and Tinta Barroca, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Távora-Varosa often reveals types of flavors of apples, spices or black fruit and sometimes also flavors of red fruit, raspberry or strawberries.
What are the typical flavors of the Touriga franca grape variety?
- Black fruitPresent in 3% of Touriga franca
- OakPresent in 2% of Touriga franca
- Red fruitPresent in 2% of Touriga franca
- EarthPresent in 1% of Touriga franca
- Citrus fruitPresent in 1% of Touriga franca
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