Wines made from Touriga nacional grapes of Douro - Page 7
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 67% of Touriga nacional
- Black fruitPresent in 65% of Touriga nacional
- Red fruitPresent in 58% of Touriga nacional
- Non oakPresent in 54% of Touriga nacional
- SpicesPresent in 54% of Touriga nacional
- EarthPresent in 51% of Touriga nacional
- MicrobioPresent in 28% of Touriga nacional
- Dried fruitPresent in 18% of Touriga nacional
- FloralPresent in 16% of Touriga nacional
- VanillaPresent in 12% of Touriga nacional
- OakyPresent in 12% of Touriga nacional
- ChocolatePresent in 12% of Touriga nacional
- Red fruitPresent in 11% of Touriga nacional
- PlumPresent in 10% of Touriga nacional
- VegetalPresent in 10% of Touriga nacional
- CherryPresent in 9% of Touriga nacional
- LeatherPresent in 9% of Touriga nacional
- BlackberryPresent in 9% of Touriga nacional
- Black fruitsPresent in 7% of Touriga nacional
- EarthyPresent in 7% of Touriga nacional
News about the grape variety Touriga nacional
The Chablis vineyard and the transition to sustainable practices
On December 10, 2020, four Hong Kong personalities discussed Chablis wines on a live webinar: Yang LU, Master Sommelier and Official Bourgogne Wines Ambassador, Debra MEIBURG, Master of Wine, Ivy NG, Official Bourgogne Wines Ambassador and Rebecca LEUNG, wine expert. In this 5-minute clip, the speakers discuss organic wines and the movement towards more environmentally friendly practices. #Chablis #PureChablis ...
Rare Napa wine of Judgement of Paris fame sells for $12,000
Heritage Auctions said a single bottle of Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars’ ‘SLV’ Cabernet Sauvignon 1973 – representing the Napa Valley red wine that beat top Bordeaux in the landmark 1976 Judgement of Paris tasting – fetched $12,300. That marks a new record auction price for the wine, said Heritage. It was sold to a bidder who wished to remain anonymous during an auction of nearly 4,000 wines from Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars’ ‘legacy collection’. Steven Spurrier’s 1976 Judge ...
Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2021: report and top-scoring wines
Châteauneuf-du-Pape wasn’t hit as hard as some appellations, thanks in part to its proximity to the Rhône river, and its openness to the mistral wind. Nevertheless, volumes are down by around 20%. In some ways this feels like an old-fashioned vintage; measured alcohol, good acidity, strict tannins, and – when sufficiently ripe – this can make for an enjoyably fresh and balanced style. Scroll down to see tasting notes and scores for the top Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2021 wines {"content":&quo ...