Wines made from Touriga nacional grapes of Campos de Cima da Serra
Discover the best wines made with Touriga nacional as a single variety or as a blend of Campos de Cima da Serra.
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.
The wine region of Campos de Cima da Serra is located in the region of Rio Grande do Sul of Brazil. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Aracuri or the Domaine Atelier Tormentas produce mainly wines red, white and sparkling. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Campos de Cima da Serra are Merlot, Pinot noir and Chardonnay, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Campos de Cima da Serra often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of spices, red fruit or black fruit.