Wines made from Touriga franca grapes of Península de Setúbal
Discover the best wines made with Touriga franca as a single variety or as a blend of Península de Setúbal.
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 Península de Setúbal
Setúbal Peninsula (also known as Península de Setúbal) is the Portuguese wine region immediately southeast of Lisbon, across the Tejo estuary. The Terroir in the area ranges from sandy coastal plains to the craggy, limestone-rich Serra Arribida hills. The area is known for its Dry red wines made from Castelão, and for its fortified wines and Sweet Moscatel de Setúbal. The wines produced here are made under three titles: two DOCs, Palmela and Setúbal, and one IGP.
What are the typical flavors of the Touriga franca grape variety?
- Non oakPresent in 6% of Touriga franca
- Black fruitPresent in 6% of Touriga franca
- Red fruitPresent in 6% of Touriga franca
- OakPresent in 6% of Touriga franca
- SpicesPresent in 5% of Touriga franca
- EarthPresent in 5% of Touriga franca
- Dried fruitPresent in 3% of Touriga franca
- Citrus fruitPresent in 2% of Touriga franca
- CherryPresent in 1% of Touriga franca
- VegetalPresent in 1% of Touriga franca
- MicrobioPresent in 1% of Touriga franca
- Dark fruitPresent in 1% of Touriga franca
- OakyPresent in 1% of Touriga franca
- RaisinPresent in 1% of Touriga franca
- ChocolatePresent in 1% of Touriga franca
- Black fruitsPresent in 1% of Touriga franca
- PepperPresent in 1% of Touriga franca
- LeatherPresent in 1% of Touriga franca
- PlumPresent in 1% of Touriga franca
- TobaccoPresent in 1% of Touriga franca