Wines made from Touriga nacional grapes of Alentejano - Page 5
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 11% of Touriga nacional
- Red fruitPresent in 6% of Touriga nacional
- SpicesPresent in 6% of Touriga nacional
- Black fruitPresent in 5% of Touriga nacional
- EarthPresent in 5% of Touriga nacional
- Non oakPresent in 3% of Touriga nacional
- MicrobioPresent in 2% of Touriga nacional
- CheesePresent in 1% of Touriga nacional
- Stone fruitPresent in 1% of Touriga nacional
- VanillaPresent in 1% of Touriga nacional
- CinnamonPresent in 1% of Touriga nacional
- StonePresent in 1% of Touriga nacional
- Tree fruitPresent in 1% of Touriga nacional
- RaspberryPresent in 1% of Touriga nacional
- Cigar boxPresent in 1% of Touriga nacional
- LicoricePresent in 1% of Touriga nacional
- CherryPresent in 1% of Touriga nacional
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