Wines made from Touriga nacional grapes of Açores
Discover the best wines made with Touriga nacional as a single variety or as a blend of Açores.
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 Açores
The wine region of Açores of Portugal. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Pico Wines or the Domaine Azores Wine Company produce mainly wines white, red and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Açores are Verdelho, Merlot and Fernao Pires, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Açores often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or honey and sometimes also flavors of straw, tree fruit or citrus fruit.
What are the typical flavors of the Touriga nacional grape variety?
- CherryPresent in 2% of Touriga nacional
- MineralityPresent in 2% of Touriga nacional
- SalinePresent in 2% of Touriga nacional
- EarthPresent in 2% of Touriga nacional
- MicrobioPresent in 2% of Touriga nacional
- VegetalPresent in 2% of Touriga nacional
- OakPresent in 2% of Touriga nacional
- SpicesPresent in 2% of Touriga nacional
- Red fruitPresent in 2% of Touriga nacional
- CreamPresent in 1% of Touriga nacional
- ApplesPresent in 1% of Touriga nacional
- StrawberriesPresent in 1% of Touriga nacional
- RaspberryPresent in 1% of Touriga nacional
- LemonPresent in 1% of Touriga nacional
- Sour cherryPresent in 1% of Touriga nacional
- TangerinePresent in 1% of Touriga nacional
- SaltPresent in 1% of Touriga nacional
- Ripe strawberriesPresent in 1% of Touriga nacional
- MelonPresent in 1% of Touriga nacional
- Tree fruitPresent in 1% of Touriga nacional