Wines made from Touriga franca grapes - Page 7
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 75% of Touriga franca
- Non oakPresent in 64% of Touriga franca
- EarthPresent in 59% of Touriga franca
- Black fruitPresent in 55% of Touriga franca
- Red fruitPresent in 51% of Touriga franca
- SpicesPresent in 41% of Touriga franca
- Dried fruitPresent in 36% of Touriga franca
- MicrobioPresent in 31% of Touriga franca
- OakyPresent in 16% of Touriga franca
- VegetalPresent in 15% of Touriga franca
- Tree fruitPresent in 15% of Touriga franca
- CherryPresent in 12% of Touriga franca
- VanillaPresent in 12% of Touriga franca
- BlackberryPresent in 12% of Touriga franca
- ChocolatePresent in 12% of Touriga franca
- PlumPresent in 11% of Touriga franca
- Black fruitsPresent in 10% of Touriga franca
- PepperPresent in 10% of Touriga franca
- FloralPresent in 9% of Touriga franca
- Citrus fruitPresent in 9% of Touriga franca
News about the grape variety Touriga franca
Fuori Mondo announces Tuscan marble-aged Cabernet Sauvignon for €1,085
Most of the Italian masterpieces of the Renaissance in the 15th and 16th centuries were carved out of marble. Since the 1980s, Italian viticulture has had its Renaissance in the form of wine, but not much was often thought about combining the two. ‘Man needs to realise his dreams,’ said Yannick Alléno, presenting Fuori Marmo 2019, a unique marble-aged Cabernet Sauvignon from the Costa Toscana IGT at his three-star Michelin restaurant, Pavillon Ledoyen, in Paris last week. The idea was born in 20 ...
Port and Sherry importers incensed by UK duty tax plans
Prices on Port and Sherry could increase by around 13% in the UK if the government presses ahead with its duty tax reform as planned, according to industry leaders. Producers and merchants have been left incensed by the plans, said the Wine & Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) today (9 December), following a meeting with members connected to fortified wine. ‘If you like a glass of Port or Sherry at Christmas we suggest you make the most of it this year [because] it might be priced out of your C ...
Autumn Statement: Concerns about alcohol duty plans
UK chancellor Jeremy Hunt used his Autumn Statement to outline a number of economic measures, but wine trade leaders were still seeking clarity on the government’s position on alcohol duty immediately following the speech. The government’s Autumn Statement document only appeared to refer to projected benefits of last month’s decision to reverse a planned freeze on alcohol duty, as well as benefits of duty reform plans. ‘There is nothing to welcome or comment on following ...