Wines made from Touriga franca grapes of Vinho de Portugal
Discover the best wines made with Touriga franca as a single variety or as a blend of Vinho de Portugal.
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 Vinho de Portugal
Portugal has undergone something of a wine revolution over the past two decades, modernizing its winemaking technologies, styles and attitudes. This archetypal Old World country has Long been famous for its fortified wines (Port and Madeira) and its light, tangy Vinho Verde. But it is now attracting much attention for its New wave of Rich, ripe table wines, especially the reds of the Douro Valley. Portugal's place in the wine world is arguably more about its cork production than its wine, but that largely depends on which period of history you choose.
What are the typical flavors of the Touriga franca grape variety?
- OakPresent in 3% of Touriga franca
- Non oakPresent in 3% of Touriga franca
- Black fruitPresent in 3% of Touriga franca
- OakyPresent in 2% of Touriga franca
- Red fruitPresent in 2% of Touriga franca
- PlumPresent in 2% of Touriga franca
- EarthPresent in 2% of Touriga franca
- Black fruitsPresent in 1% of Touriga franca
- SpicesPresent in 1% of Touriga franca
- VegetalPresent in 1% of Touriga franca
- MicrobioPresent in 1% of Touriga franca
- Dark fruitPresent in 1% of Touriga franca
- CheesePresent in 1% of Touriga franca
- CinnamonPresent in 1% of Touriga franca
- ChocolatePresent in 1% of Touriga franca
- Black currantPresent in 1% of Touriga franca
- JamPresent in 1% of Touriga franca
- PepperPresent in 1% of Touriga franca
- LeatherPresent in 1% of Touriga franca
- BlueberryPresent in 1% of Touriga franca
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