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?
- OakPresent in 2% of Touriga nacional
- SalinePresent in 2% of Touriga nacional
- CherryPresent in 2% of Touriga nacional
- VegetalPresent in 2% of Touriga nacional
- MicrobioPresent in 2% of Touriga nacional
- EarthPresent in 2% of Touriga nacional
- Red fruitPresent in 2% of Touriga nacional
- SpicesPresent in 2% of Touriga nacional
- MineralityPresent in 2% of Touriga nacional
- Red fruitPresent in 1% of Touriga nacional
- AshPresent in 1% of Touriga nacional
- FloralPresent in 1% of Touriga nacional
- Black cherriesPresent in 1% of Touriga nacional
- LeatherPresent in 1% of Touriga nacional
- PepperPresent in 1% of Touriga nacional
- ClovePresent in 1% of Touriga nacional
- Non oakPresent in 1% of Touriga nacional
- WatermelonPresent in 1% of Touriga nacional
- EarthyPresent in 1% of Touriga nacional
- CreamPresent in 1% of Touriga nacional
News about the grape variety Touriga nacional
Reduced planting density initiative approved in Champagne
The proposal reduces the mandatory density of planting from 8,000 vines per hectare to approximately 6,000. This would be accomplished by allowing 2.2 metres between rows, essentially removing every other row. The stated purposes include reducing the cost of maintaining the vineyards and therefore the time necessary to maintain them. This has been put forward as a way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and proponents estimate that such emissions would be 20% lower under the measure, leading som ...
US: Two men charged over wine investment fraud scheme
An alleged investment fraud scheme claimed to broker loans between investors and ‘high net worth’ fine wine collectors, with expensive bottles purportedly held in storage as collateral, US authorities said this week. Prosecutors filed an indictment in a New York federal court charging two British men, Stephen Burton, 57, and James Wellesley, 55, with wire fraud conspiracy, wire fraud and money laundering conspiracy in connection to the scheme – which was allegedly perpetrated through their compa ...
UK wine trade urges government rethink on duty tax plans
Ministers have said plans to link duty tax more closely to alcohol levels (abv) from February 2023 will create a simpler and fairer system, but UK wine trade leaders have called for a government rethink. The issue is coming to a head as a government-led consultation period nears its 30 January deadline. While plans to abolish the premium tax rate on sparkling wine have been widely welcomed, the new system would see duty increase on some still and fortified wines. This could lead to price rises, ...