Wines made from Touriga nacional grapes of Colares
Discover the best wines made with Touriga nacional as a single variety or as a blend of Colares.
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 Colares is located in the region of Lisboa of Portugal. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Viúva Gomes or the Domaine Casal do Ramilo produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Colares are Chardonnay, Touriga nacional and Merlot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Colares often reveals types of flavors of earth, black fruit or non oak and sometimes also flavors of microbio, vegetal or oak.