Wines made from Touriga franca grapes of Douro - Page 4
Discover the best wines made with Touriga franca as a single variety or as a blend of Douro.
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 Duriense
The wine region of Douro is located in the region of Duriense of Portugal. We currently count 1110 estates and châteaux in the of Douro, producing 4307 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Douro go well with generally quite well with dishes .
What are the typical flavors of the Touriga franca grape variety?
- OakPresent in 72% of Touriga franca
- Black fruitPresent in 59% of Touriga franca
- Red fruitPresent in 53% of Touriga franca
- EarthPresent in 53% of Touriga franca
- Non oakPresent in 50% of Touriga franca
- SpicesPresent in 49% of Touriga franca
- MicrobioPresent in 33% of Touriga franca
- OakyPresent in 25% of Touriga franca
- PlumPresent in 20% of Touriga franca
- Dried fruitPresent in 19% of Touriga franca
- VanillaPresent in 19% of Touriga franca
- BlackberryPresent in 18% of Touriga franca
- CherryPresent in 16% of Touriga franca
- FloralPresent in 16% of Touriga franca
- ChocolatePresent in 15% of Touriga franca
- EarthyPresent in 15% of Touriga franca
- Dark fruitPresent in 15% of Touriga franca
- Black fruitsPresent in 15% of Touriga franca
- Black currantPresent in 14% of Touriga franca
- PepperPresent in 13% of Touriga franca
News about the grape variety Touriga franca
The Mâcon plus appellation investigated through its geology and geography
The Bourgogne Wine Board (BIVB) invites you to enjoy this video in which Jean-Pierre Renard, Expert Instructor at the Ecole des Vins de Bourgogne, explains the topographical and geological characteristics of the appellation Mâcon plus geographical denomination . The tectonics and the very different nature of the rocks that make up the subsoil of this region explain the great variety of soils found in this part fo Bourgogne. It also explains why each wine offers a different personnality. This vid ...
’Low and no’ drinks trend gathers pace, says UK survey
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Australian wine exports fall as China tariffs bite
Australian wine exports dropped by 19% to A$2.08bn in the year to 30 June, said trade body Wine Australia this week. While exports to some countries rose, notably the US, the group’s report for the 2021-22 financial year offered fresh insight into a slide in shipments to China. Mainland China imposed varying import tariffs ranging from 116% to more than 200% on Australian bottled wines from late 2020 onwards. Exports to China, including Hong Kong and Macau, dropped by 74% in the 12 months to 30 ...