Wines made from Touriga nacional grapes of Alentejano
Discover the best wines made with Touriga nacional as a single variety or as a blend of Alentejano.
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 Alentejano
Tejo">Alentejo is a well-known, highly respected wine region in eastern Portugal. This hot, Dry area covers approximately a third of the country and is best known for its red wine, the best of which are sold under the and Alentejo DOC (Denominacao de Origem Controlada) title. Wine from Alentejo is typically made from Aragonez (Tempranillo), Castelao, Trincadeira or a Rich, ripe, jammy blend of the three. Antao Vaz is the white variety of choice here, producing a good level of Acidity and tropical fruit flavors.
What are the typical flavors of the Touriga nacional grape variety?
- OakPresent in 82% of Touriga nacional
- Black fruitPresent in 77% of Touriga nacional
- Non oakPresent in 70% of Touriga nacional
- EarthPresent in 70% of Touriga nacional
- Red fruitPresent in 68% of Touriga nacional
- SpicesPresent in 63% of Touriga nacional
- MicrobioPresent in 33% of Touriga nacional
- Dried fruitPresent in 30% of Touriga nacional
- OakyPresent in 26% of Touriga nacional
- BlackberryPresent in 24% of Touriga nacional
- FloralPresent in 22% of Touriga nacional
- ChocolatePresent in 22% of Touriga nacional
- PlumPresent in 21% of Touriga nacional
- VanillaPresent in 20% of Touriga nacional
- CherryPresent in 20% of Touriga nacional
- PepperPresent in 16% of Touriga nacional
- Black fruitsPresent in 16% of Touriga nacional
- Red fruitPresent in 14% of Touriga nacional
- Dark fruitPresent in 14% of Touriga nacional
- BlueberryPresent in 13% of Touriga nacional
News about the grape variety Touriga nacional
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