Wines made from Touriga franca grapes - Page 6
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 77% of Touriga franca
- Black fruitPresent in 61% of Touriga franca
- Non oakPresent in 60% of Touriga franca
- EarthPresent in 53% of Touriga franca
- Red fruitPresent in 47% of Touriga franca
- SpicesPresent in 47% of Touriga franca
- Dried fruitPresent in 35% of Touriga franca
- MicrobioPresent in 32% of Touriga franca
- ChocolatePresent in 17% of Touriga franca
- OakyPresent in 16% of Touriga franca
- VegetalPresent in 16% of Touriga franca
- VanillaPresent in 16% of Touriga franca
- Tree fruitPresent in 15% of Touriga franca
- Citrus fruitPresent in 14% of Touriga franca
- PlumPresent in 13% of Touriga franca
- CherryPresent in 12% of Touriga franca
- BlackberryPresent in 12% of Touriga franca
- Black fruitsPresent in 11% of Touriga franca
- LeatherPresent in 10% of Touriga franca
- SmokePresent in 10% of Touriga franca
News about the grape variety Touriga franca
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