Wines made from Touriga franca grapes of Transmontano
Discover the best wines made with Touriga franca as a single variety or as a blend of Transmontano.
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 Transmontano
The wine region of Transmontano of Portugal. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Romano Cunha or the Domaine Casa do Joa produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Transmontano 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 Transmontano often reveals types of flavors of citrus, red fruit or black fruit and sometimes also flavors of nutmeg, chocolate or pepper.
What are the typical flavors of the Touriga franca grape variety?
- Red fruitPresent in 3% of Touriga franca
- Black fruitPresent in 3% of Touriga franca
- OakPresent in 2% of Touriga franca
- PepperPresent in 1% of Touriga franca
- SpicesPresent in 1% of Touriga franca
- EarthPresent in 1% of Touriga franca
- Non oakPresent in 1% of Touriga franca
- NutmegPresent in 1% of Touriga franca
- ChocolatePresent in 1% of Touriga franca
- PlumPresent in 1% of Touriga franca
- LeatherPresent in 1% of Touriga franca
- Black cherriesPresent in 1% of Touriga franca
- BlueberryPresent in 1% of Touriga franca
- BlackberryPresent in 1% of Touriga franca
- OakyPresent in 1% of Touriga franca
- CherryPresent in 1% of Touriga franca
- Dried fruitPresent in 1% of Touriga franca