Wines made from Touriga nacional grapes of Porto - Page 7
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 58% of Touriga nacional
- Non oakPresent in 51% of Touriga nacional
- Dried fruitPresent in 40% of Touriga nacional
- Red fruitPresent in 29% of Touriga nacional
- Black fruitPresent in 29% of Touriga nacional
- EarthPresent in 25% of Touriga nacional
- SpicesPresent in 22% of Touriga nacional
- MicrobioPresent in 21% of Touriga nacional
- VegetalPresent in 5% of Touriga nacional
- Tree fruitPresent in 4% of Touriga nacional
- RaisinPresent in 3% of Touriga nacional
- Citrus fruitPresent in 3% of Touriga nacional
- CherryPresent in 3% of Touriga nacional
- PlumPresent in 2% of Touriga nacional
- HoneyPresent in 2% of Touriga nacional
- CheesePresent in 2% of Touriga nacional
- OakyPresent in 2% of Touriga nacional
- VanillaPresent in 2% of Touriga nacional
- BlackberryPresent in 2% of Touriga nacional
- Tropical fruitPresent in 2% of Touriga nacional
News about the grape variety Touriga nacional
Port and Sherry importers incensed by UK duty tax plans
Prices on Port and Sherry could increase by around 13% in the UK if the government presses ahead with its duty tax reform as planned, according to industry leaders. Producers and merchants have been left incensed by the plans, said the Wine & Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) today (9 December), following a meeting with members connected to fortified wine. ‘If you like a glass of Port or Sherry at Christmas we suggest you make the most of it this year [because] it might be priced out of your C ...
St-Emilion 2022 classification promotes Château Figeac to Premier Grand Cru Classé A
St-Emilion’s Wine Council announced its eagerly-anticipated ranking this afternoon, bringing a decade of disputes and court battles to an end. The classification awards Premier Grand Cru Classé A status to just two producers, while it also recognises 12 Premier Grands Crus Classés (B) and 71 Grands Crus Classés. These rankings can cause a winery’s value to soar – they have been likened to the Michelin guide for restaurants – so winemakers across the region awaited the results with bated breath t ...
David Jesudason wins Writer of the Year at the BIH Spotlight Awards
A big congratulations to David Jesudason, for being named Writer of the Year at the inaugural Be Inclusive Hospitality (BIH) Spotlight Awards. Jesudason was recognised for the impact he has made as a freelance writer covering issues on race. As a director of the Beer Writers’ Guild, he is helping to open doors for writers from underrepresented groups within beer, pubs, and the wider British hospitality industry. Jesudason along with The British Guild of Beer Writers and Good Beer Hunting, introd ...