Wines made from Touriga nacional grapes of Algarve
Discover the best wines made with Touriga nacional as a single variety or as a blend of Algarve.
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 Algarve
Algarve ('the Algarve' to most English speakers) is the southernmost wine region of Portugal, and the far southwestern corner of the Iberian Peninsula. It is more widely known for its beaches and thriving tourist industry than its wines. Although a small quantity of fresh-styled white wines are made here, the wines of the Algarve are predominantly red, and made from classic Portuguese varieties like Castelão and Touriga Nacional, as well as more international varieties like Syrah. The region's wines are produced largely by a by a small number of upscale co-operatives, although the fashion for independent producers is catching on quickly.
What are the typical flavors of the Touriga nacional grape variety?
- OakPresent in 22% of Touriga nacional
- Red fruitPresent in 16% of Touriga nacional
- Black fruitPresent in 15% of Touriga nacional
- Non oakPresent in 14% of Touriga nacional
- EarthPresent in 14% of Touriga nacional
- SpicesPresent in 10% of Touriga nacional
- MicrobioPresent in 3% of Touriga nacional
- CherryPresent in 3% of Touriga nacional
- OakyPresent in 3% of Touriga nacional
- Dried fruitPresent in 2% of Touriga nacional
- PepperPresent in 2% of Touriga nacional
- LeatherPresent in 2% of Touriga nacional
- FloralPresent in 2% of Touriga nacional
- PlumPresent in 2% of Touriga nacional
- BlackberryPresent in 2% of Touriga nacional
- TobaccoPresent in 2% of Touriga nacional
- Red fruitPresent in 2% of Touriga nacional
- Black currantPresent in 2% of Touriga nacional
- Tree fruitPresent in 2% of Touriga nacional
- VegetalPresent in 2% of Touriga nacional
News about the grape variety Touriga nacional
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St-Emilion 2012 Classification upheld in court
Bordeaux’s administrative court of appeal has effectively validated the St-Emilion 2012 Classification after rejecting long-standing complaints from three châteaux. France’s national appellation body, INAO, said the decision upholds an original court ruling from 2015. It added the complainants still have two months in which to appeal the judgement, however. Legal challenges to the St-Emilion 2012 Classification have been a feature of the past decade in Bordeaux. INAO said it was ‘reassured’ by t ...