Wines made from Touriga nacional grapes of Torres Vedras
Discover the best wines made with Touriga nacional as a single variety or as a blend of Torres Vedras.
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 Torres Vedras is located in the region of Lisboa of Portugal. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Capucha or the Domaine Dois Portos produce mainly wines red and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Torres Vedras are Touriga nacional, Marselan and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Torres Vedras often reveals types of flavors of tree fruit, citrus fruit or earth and sometimes also flavors of microbio, oak or spices.
What are the typical flavors of the Touriga nacional grape variety?
- Citrus fruitPresent in 1% of Touriga nacional
- Red fruitPresent in 1% of Touriga nacional
- Black fruitPresent in 1% of Touriga nacional
- FloralPresent in 1% of Touriga nacional
News about the grape variety Touriga nacional
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