Wines made from Touriga nacional grapes of Portugal

Discover the best wines made with Touriga nacional as a single variety or as a blend of Portugal.

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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 Portugal

Portugal has undergone something of a wine revolution over the past two decades, modernizing its winemaking technologies, styles and attitudes. This archetypal Old World country has Long been famous for its fortified wines (Port and Madeira) and its light, tangy Vinho Verde. But it is now attracting much attention for its New wave of Rich, ripe table wines, especially the reds of the Douro Valley. Portugal's place in the wine world is arguably more about its cork production than its wine, but that largely depends on which period of history you choose.

What are the typical flavors of the Touriga nacional grape variety?

OakPresent in 87% of Touriga nacional
Non oakPresent in 78% of Touriga nacional
SpicesPresent in 75% of Touriga nacional
Black fruitPresent in 74% of Touriga nacional
EarthPresent in 72% of Touriga nacional
Red fruitPresent in 67% of Touriga nacional
MicrobioPresent in 54% of Touriga nacional
Dried fruitPresent in 52% of Touriga nacional
OakyPresent in 32% of Touriga nacional
VanillaPresent in 31% of Touriga nacional

ChocolatePresent in 31% of Touriga nacional
CherryPresent in 30% of Touriga nacional
VegetalPresent in 29% of Touriga nacional
FloralPresent in 28% of Touriga nacional
TobaccoPresent in 28% of Touriga nacional
Citrus fruitPresent in 27% of Touriga nacional
LeatherPresent in 27% of Touriga nacional
PlumPresent in 26% of Touriga nacional
CaramelPresent in 25% of Touriga nacional
PrunePresent in 24% of Touriga nacional

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