Wines made from Touriga nacional grapes of Porto - Page 6
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 76% of Touriga nacional
- Non oakPresent in 62% of Touriga nacional
- Dried fruitPresent in 54% of Touriga nacional
- EarthPresent in 51% of Touriga nacional
- Black fruitPresent in 51% of Touriga nacional
- Red fruitPresent in 49% of Touriga nacional
- SpicesPresent in 47% of Touriga nacional
- MicrobioPresent in 32% of Touriga nacional
- CherryPresent in 13% of Touriga nacional
- OakyPresent in 12% of Touriga nacional
- ChocolatePresent in 12% of Touriga nacional
- VegetalPresent in 11% of Touriga nacional
- RaisinPresent in 10% of Touriga nacional
- PlumPresent in 10% of Touriga nacional
- Citrus fruitPresent in 10% of Touriga nacional
- CaramelPresent in 9% of Touriga nacional
- Tree fruitPresent in 8% of Touriga nacional
- HoneyPresent in 7% of Touriga nacional
- VanillaPresent in 7% of Touriga nacional
- RaspberryPresent in 6% of Touriga nacional
News about the grape variety Touriga nacional
The Rully appellation seen by Felix Debavelaere
Felix Debavelaere, from Domaine Rois Mages mentions the different personnalities of the Rully appellation. It is not easy to put it in a single box, not only because it can be produced in red and white but also because the wines can show different characters according to where the vines are planted. This video is taken from the “Rendez-vous avec les vins de Bourgogne” program (February 2021). Our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BourgogneWines Twitter: https://twitter.com/Bourgo ...
Australian wine exports fall as China tariffs bite
Australian wine exports dropped by 19% to A$2.08bn in the year to 30 June, said trade body Wine Australia this week. While exports to some countries rose, notably the US, the group’s report for the 2021-22 financial year offered fresh insight into a slide in shipments to China. Mainland China imposed varying import tariffs ranging from 116% to more than 200% on Australian bottled wines from late 2020 onwards. Exports to China, including Hong Kong and Macau, dropped by 74% in the 12 months to 30 ...
First grapes picked in Napa Valley 2022 harvest
The Napa Valley 2022 harvest got underway in early August for some sparkling and white wine styles. ‘We had our earliest harvest ever, and started picking Sauvignon Blanc on Monday 1 August,’ said Stephanie Honig, of Honig Vineyard and Winery. ‘The fruit came from our grower partner Gordon Family Ranch, which is located in the southeast area of the Napa Valley appellation,’ said Honig, who is export director at the family-owned winery. Harvest typically begins with older ...