Wines made from Touriga nacional grapes of Douro - Page 6
Discover the best wines made with Touriga nacional as a single variety or as a blend of Douro.
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 Duriense
The wine region of Douro is located in the region of Duriense of Portugal. We currently count 1110 estates and châteaux in the of Douro, producing 4307 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Douro go well with generally quite well with dishes .
What are the typical flavors of the Touriga nacional grape variety?
- OakPresent in 64% of Touriga nacional
- EarthPresent in 53% of Touriga nacional
- Black fruitPresent in 53% of Touriga nacional
- Red fruitPresent in 52% of Touriga nacional
- Non oakPresent in 48% of Touriga nacional
- SpicesPresent in 45% of Touriga nacional
- MicrobioPresent in 24% of Touriga nacional
- OakyPresent in 19% of Touriga nacional
- BlackberryPresent in 17% of Touriga nacional
- VanillaPresent in 16% of Touriga nacional
- PlumPresent in 16% of Touriga nacional
- Dried fruitPresent in 14% of Touriga nacional
- Black fruitsPresent in 13% of Touriga nacional
- CherryPresent in 13% of Touriga nacional
- TobaccoPresent in 11% of Touriga nacional
- Black currantPresent in 11% of Touriga nacional
- ChocolatePresent in 11% of Touriga nacional
- CheesePresent in 11% of Touriga nacional
- FloralPresent in 10% of Touriga nacional
- PepperPresent in 10% of Touriga nacional
News about the grape variety Touriga nacional
Walls: Tasting five vintages of Domaine Gonon St-Joseph
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