Wines made from Touriga franca grapes of Portugal - Page 3
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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 wines of 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 86% of Touriga franca
- Non oakPresent in 79% of Touriga franca
- Black fruitPresent in 75% of Touriga franca
- EarthPresent in 71% of Touriga franca
- SpicesPresent in 67% of Touriga franca
- Red fruitPresent in 65% of Touriga franca
- Dried fruitPresent in 57% of Touriga franca
- MicrobioPresent in 44% of Touriga franca
- FloralPresent in 24% of Touriga franca
- OakyPresent in 23% of Touriga franca
- VegetalPresent in 21% of Touriga franca
- ChocolatePresent in 19% of Touriga franca
- VanillaPresent in 19% of Touriga franca
- PlumPresent in 19% of Touriga franca
- Citrus fruitPresent in 18% of Touriga franca
- CherryPresent in 18% of Touriga franca
- BlackberryPresent in 17% of Touriga franca
- RaisinPresent in 14% of Touriga franca
- Tree fruitPresent in 14% of Touriga franca
- LeatherPresent in 13% of Touriga franca
News about the grape variety Touriga franca
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