Wines made from Touriga franca grapes - Page 8
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 76% of Touriga franca
- Non oakPresent in 61% of Touriga franca
- Black fruitPresent in 61% of Touriga franca
- SpicesPresent in 59% of Touriga franca
- EarthPresent in 55% of Touriga franca
- Red fruitPresent in 53% of Touriga franca
- MicrobioPresent in 39% of Touriga franca
- Dried fruitPresent in 36% of Touriga franca
- OakyPresent in 19% of Touriga franca
- VegetalPresent in 18% of Touriga franca
- Citrus fruitPresent in 17% of Touriga franca
- PlumPresent in 16% of Touriga franca
- VanillaPresent in 15% of Touriga franca
- ChocolatePresent in 14% of Touriga franca
- BlackberryPresent in 14% of Touriga franca
- CherryPresent in 13% of Touriga franca
- FloralPresent in 12% of Touriga franca
- Black fruitsPresent in 11% of Touriga franca
- Dark fruitPresent in 11% of Touriga franca
- Black currantPresent in 10% of Touriga franca
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