Wines made from Touriga franca grapes - Page 4
Discover the best wines made with Touriga franca as a single variety or as a blend .
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.
What are the typical flavors of the Touriga franca grape variety?
- OakPresent in 80% of Touriga franca
- Black fruitPresent in 74% of Touriga franca
- Non oakPresent in 68% of Touriga franca
- EarthPresent in 68% of Touriga franca
- Red fruitPresent in 68% of Touriga franca
- SpicesPresent in 64% of Touriga franca
- Dried fruitPresent in 52% of Touriga franca
- MicrobioPresent in 51% of Touriga franca
- OakyPresent in 30% of Touriga franca
- ChocolatePresent in 30% of Touriga franca
- Citrus fruitPresent in 26% of Touriga franca
- PlumPresent in 26% of Touriga franca
- VanillaPresent in 25% of Touriga franca
- VegetalPresent in 25% of Touriga franca
- CherryPresent in 25% of Touriga franca
- BlackberryPresent in 24% of Touriga franca
- Red fruitPresent in 22% of Touriga franca
- FloralPresent in 22% of Touriga franca
- TobaccoPresent in 20% of Touriga franca
- Black fruitsPresent in 20% of Touriga franca
News about the grape variety Touriga franca
Police seize counterfeit Penfolds wines in China
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