Wines made from Touriga nacional grapes of Vinho Verde
Discover the best wines made with Touriga nacional as a single variety or as a blend of Vinho Verde.
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 Minho
The wine region of Vinho Verde is located in the region of Minho of Portugal. We currently count 535 estates and châteaux in the of Vinho Verde, producing 1615 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Vinho Verde go well with generally quite well with dishes .
What are the typical flavors of the Touriga nacional grape variety?
- Red fruitPresent in 17% of Touriga nacional
- Tree fruitPresent in 7% of Touriga nacional
- EarthPresent in 6% of Touriga nacional
- Citrus fruitPresent in 6% of Touriga nacional
- OakPresent in 4% of Touriga nacional
- MicrobioPresent in 3% of Touriga nacional
- SpicesPresent in 3% of Touriga nacional
- Non oakPresent in 3% of Touriga nacional
- Black fruitPresent in 3% of Touriga nacional
- Tropical fruitPresent in 1% of Touriga nacional
- Dried fruitPresent in 1% of Touriga nacional
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