Wines made from Touriga nacional grapes of Campanha
Discover the best wines made with Touriga nacional as a single variety or as a blend of Campanha.
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 Rio Grande do Sul
Campanha is Brazil's most Southerly wine-producing region, located aLong the country's border with Uruguay. While not quite as well known as the neighboring region of Serra Gaúcha, Campanha – sometimes known as Fronteira – is beginning to attract attention for the quality of the wine produced. Soft, fruit-driven reds and rustic, Full-bodied whites are made in Campanha from Grape varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Tannat and Chardonnay. As a relatively New wine area, viticulture was established in the region in the 1970s.
What are the typical flavors of the Touriga nacional grape variety?
- Non oakPresent in 3% of Touriga nacional
- OakPresent in 3% of Touriga nacional
- Black fruitPresent in 3% of Touriga nacional
- SpicesPresent in 2% of Touriga nacional
- EarthPresent in 2% of Touriga nacional
- Red fruitPresent in 2% of Touriga nacional
- Dried fruitPresent in 1% of Touriga nacional
- CherryPresent in 1% of Touriga nacional
- EarthyPresent in 1% of Touriga nacional
News about the grape variety Touriga nacional
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