Wines made from Touriga nacional grapes of Alenquer
Discover the best wines made with Touriga nacional as a single variety or as a blend of Alenquer.
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 Lisboa
The wine region of Alenquer is located in the region of Lisboa of Portugal. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Quinta do Pinto or the Domaine Quinta do Pinto produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Alenquer are Touriga nacional, Fernao Pires and Chardonnay, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Alenquer often reveals types of flavors of grapefruit, vanilla or floral and sometimes also flavors of black fruit, red fruit or spices.
What are the typical flavors of the Touriga nacional grape variety?
- Black fruitPresent in 5% of Touriga nacional
- Red fruitPresent in 5% of Touriga nacional
- Non oakPresent in 4% of Touriga nacional
- EarthPresent in 4% of Touriga nacional
- OakPresent in 4% of Touriga nacional
- SpicesPresent in 4% of Touriga nacional
- Tree fruitPresent in 1% of Touriga nacional
- FloralPresent in 1% of Touriga nacional
- MicrobioPresent in 1% of Touriga nacional
- Citrus fruitPresent in 1% of Touriga nacional
News about the grape variety Touriga nacional
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