Wines made from Touriga nacional grapes of Porto - Page 5
Discover the best wines made with Touriga nacional as a single variety or as a blend of Porto.
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 Porto is located in the region of Duriense of Portugal. We currently count 312 estates and châteaux in the of Porto, producing 2132 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Porto go well with generally quite well with dishes .
What are the typical flavors of the Touriga nacional grape variety?
- OakPresent in 77% of Touriga nacional
- Non oakPresent in 74% of Touriga nacional
- Dried fruitPresent in 62% of Touriga nacional
- EarthPresent in 59% of Touriga nacional
- Black fruitPresent in 58% of Touriga nacional
- Red fruitPresent in 51% of Touriga nacional
- SpicesPresent in 48% of Touriga nacional
- MicrobioPresent in 48% of Touriga nacional
- ChocolatePresent in 20% of Touriga nacional
- OakyPresent in 19% of Touriga nacional
- RaisinPresent in 18% of Touriga nacional
- Citrus fruitPresent in 18% of Touriga nacional
- VegetalPresent in 18% of Touriga nacional
- VanillaPresent in 14% of Touriga nacional
- Tree fruitPresent in 14% of Touriga nacional
- CheesePresent in 13% of Touriga nacional
- PlumPresent in 13% of Touriga nacional
- CaramelPresent in 11% of Touriga nacional
- BlackberryPresent in 11% of Touriga nacional
- CherryPresent in 10% of Touriga nacional
News about the grape variety Touriga nacional
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Luxury hotel tower to rise amid Seppeltsfield vineyard
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