Wines made from Touriga franca grapes of Porto - Page 5
Discover the best wines made with Touriga franca as a single variety or as a blend of Porto.
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 Porto is located in the region of Duriense of Portugal. We currently count 312 estates and châteaux in the of Porto, producing 2132 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Porto go well with generally quite well with dishes .
What are the typical flavors of the Touriga franca grape variety?
- OakPresent in 77% of Touriga franca
- Non oakPresent in 67% of Touriga franca
- Dried fruitPresent in 58% of Touriga franca
- Black fruitPresent in 54% of Touriga franca
- EarthPresent in 53% of Touriga franca
- Red fruitPresent in 48% of Touriga franca
- SpicesPresent in 46% of Touriga franca
- MicrobioPresent in 33% of Touriga franca
- ChocolatePresent in 16% of Touriga franca
- OakyPresent in 14% of Touriga franca
- CherryPresent in 14% of Touriga franca
- VegetalPresent in 13% of Touriga franca
- RaisinPresent in 12% of Touriga franca
- PlumPresent in 12% of Touriga franca
- VanillaPresent in 11% of Touriga franca
- CaramelPresent in 11% of Touriga franca
- Citrus fruitPresent in 10% of Touriga franca
- Tree fruitPresent in 9% of Touriga franca
- BlackberryPresent in 9% of Touriga franca
- Red fruitPresent in 7% of Touriga franca
News about the grape variety Touriga franca
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Château Pédesclaux certified organic in long-term sustainability plan
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