Wines made from Touriga franca grapes of South Africa
Discover the best wines made with Touriga franca as a single variety or as a blend of South Africa.
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 South Africa
South Africa is one of the most important wine producing countries in the southern hemisphere. With over 300 years of wine making history, it is often described as a bridge between the Old and New Worlds. The majority of wines are produced using New World winemaking techniques, but they often have more stylistic similarities with their Old World counterparts. Since the end of apartheid, South African wine has received international attention and recognition for its wide variety of styles.
What are the typical flavors of the Touriga franca grape variety?
- OakPresent in 8% of Touriga franca
- Non oakPresent in 7% of Touriga franca
- Black fruitPresent in 6% of Touriga franca
- Red fruitPresent in 5% of Touriga franca
- Dried fruitPresent in 5% of Touriga franca
- EarthPresent in 5% of Touriga franca
- SpicesPresent in 3% of Touriga franca
- MicrobioPresent in 2% of Touriga franca
- Tree fruitPresent in 2% of Touriga franca
- CheesePresent in 1% of Touriga franca
- ToastyPresent in 1% of Touriga franca
- PrunePresent in 1% of Touriga franca
- AlmondsPresent in 1% of Touriga franca
- Citrus fruitPresent in 1% of Touriga franca
- Dark fruitPresent in 1% of Touriga franca
- NuttyPresent in 1% of Touriga franca
- HoneyPresent in 1% of Touriga franca
- VegetalPresent in 1% of Touriga franca
- NutmegPresent in 1% of Touriga franca
- Dried fruitPresent in 1% of Touriga franca
News about the grape variety Touriga franca
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