Wines made from Touriga nacional grapes of Porto - Page 9
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 27% of Touriga nacional
- Non oakPresent in 24% of Touriga nacional
- Dried fruitPresent in 15% of Touriga nacional
- Black fruitPresent in 13% of Touriga nacional
- Red fruitPresent in 12% of Touriga nacional
- SpicesPresent in 10% of Touriga nacional
- EarthPresent in 7% of Touriga nacional
- MicrobioPresent in 4% of Touriga nacional
- Citrus fruitPresent in 3% of Touriga nacional
- NuttyPresent in 2% of Touriga nacional
- VegetalPresent in 2% of Touriga nacional
- CaramelPresent in 1% of Touriga nacional
- OakyPresent in 1% of Touriga nacional
- VanillaPresent in 1% of Touriga nacional
- ChocolatePresent in 1% of Touriga nacional
- RaisinPresent in 1% of Touriga nacional
- AlmondsPresent in 1% of Touriga nacional
- HoneyPresent in 1% of Touriga nacional
- Tree fruitPresent in 1% of Touriga nacional
News about the grape variety Touriga nacional
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