Wines made from Touriga nacional grapes of Uco Valley
Discover the best wines made with Touriga nacional as a single variety or as a blend of Uco Valley.
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 region of Mendoza
The Uco Valley (Valle de Uco) is a key winegrowing region of Mendoza, Argentina. An hour's drive South from the city of Mendoza, it is home to some of the region's most famous wines. Argentina's primary Grape variety of Malbec shines here, producing terroir-driven red wines with a distinctive Floral">floralAroma. Cabernet Franc is much less widely planted, but some great results have been achieved.
What are the typical flavors of the Touriga nacional grape variety?
- CreamPresent in 2% of Touriga nacional
- CherryPresent in 2% of Touriga nacional
- OakyPresent in 2% of Touriga nacional
- SmokePresent in 2% of Touriga nacional
- EarthyPresent in 2% of Touriga nacional
- BlackberryPresent in 2% of Touriga nacional
- TobaccoPresent in 2% of Touriga nacional
- VanillaPresent in 2% of Touriga nacional
- Black cherriesPresent in 2% of Touriga nacional
- PlumPresent in 2% of Touriga nacional
- LeatherPresent in 2% of Touriga nacional
- RaspberryPresent in 2% of Touriga nacional
- PepperPresent in 2% of Touriga nacional
- Black fruitsPresent in 2% of Touriga nacional
- Black currantPresent in 2% of Touriga nacional
- ChocolatePresent in 2% of Touriga nacional
- CassisPresent in 2% of Touriga nacional
- CinnamonPresent in 2% of Touriga nacional
- Dark fruitPresent in 2% of Touriga nacional
- Non oakPresent in 2% of Touriga nacional