Wines made from Touriga franca grapes - Page 9
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 72% of Touriga franca
- Non oakPresent in 60% of Touriga franca
- Black fruitPresent in 58% of Touriga franca
- EarthPresent in 56% of Touriga franca
- Red fruitPresent in 52% of Touriga franca
- SpicesPresent in 46% of Touriga franca
- MicrobioPresent in 36% of Touriga franca
- Dried fruitPresent in 32% of Touriga franca
- OakyPresent in 18% of Touriga franca
- VanillaPresent in 17% of Touriga franca
- ChocolatePresent in 15% of Touriga franca
- PlumPresent in 14% of Touriga franca
- VegetalPresent in 13% of Touriga franca
- CherryPresent in 12% of Touriga franca
- BlackberryPresent in 12% of Touriga franca
- CheesePresent in 12% of Touriga franca
- RaisinPresent in 11% of Touriga franca
- Tree fruitPresent in 10% of Touriga franca
- FloralPresent in 10% of Touriga franca
- CaramelPresent in 9% of Touriga franca
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