Wines made from Touriga nacional grapes of Argentina
Discover the best wines made with Touriga nacional as a single variety or as a blend of Argentina.
More informations about the variety Touriga nacional
Most certainly Portuguese, not to be confused with the Touriga Franca also of the same origin. In Portugal, where it is widely cultivated, it is used to produce, among other things, the famous red Porto. It is also found in Uzbekistan, Australia, South Africa, Cyprus, Spain, etc... very little known in France, although it is listed in the Official Catalogue of A1 vines.
More informations about the wines of Argentina
Argentina is one of the most important wine producing countries in the New World, and the largest producer of wine in South America. The high-altitude deserts of the eastern Andes have given rise to a high-quality wine industry, and the Terroir of this region is well suited to Argentina's adopted Grape variety, the ubiquitous Malbec. Originally from France/bordeaux">Bordeaux, it is now the source of some of Argentina's most famous wines, which are characterized by brilliance and intensity, with Floral">floral notes and black fruit flavors. Covering just over 2.
What are the typical flavors of the Touriga nacional grape variety?
- Red fruitPresent in 3% of Touriga nacional
- CreamPresent in 2% of Touriga nacional
- Black currantPresent in 2% of Touriga nacional
- Dried fruitPresent in 2% of Touriga nacional
- Black fruitPresent in 2% of Touriga nacional
- SpicesPresent in 2% of Touriga nacional
- Tree fruitPresent in 2% of Touriga nacional
- OakPresent in 2% of Touriga nacional
- VegetalPresent in 2% of Touriga nacional
- MicrobioPresent in 2% of Touriga nacional
- EarthPresent in 2% of Touriga nacional
- Non oakPresent in 2% of Touriga nacional
- Dark fruitPresent in 2% of Touriga nacional
- CherryPresent in 2% of Touriga nacional
- CassisPresent in 2% of Touriga nacional
- ChocolatePresent in 2% of Touriga nacional
- CinnamonPresent in 2% of Touriga nacional
- Black fruitsPresent in 2% of Touriga nacional
- PlumPresent in 2% of Touriga nacional
- OakyPresent in 2% of Touriga nacional
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