Wines made from Touriga nacional grapes of Península de Setúbal
Discover the best wines made with Touriga nacional as a single variety or as a blend of Península de Setúbal.
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 Península de Setúbal
Setúbal Peninsula (also known as Península de Setúbal) is the Portuguese wine region immediately southeast of Lisbon, across the Tejo estuary. The Terroir in the area ranges from sandy coastal plains to the craggy, limestone-rich Serra Arribida hills. The area is known for its Dry red wines made from Castelão, and for its fortified wines and Sweet Moscatel de Setúbal. The wines produced here are made under three titles: two DOCs, Palmela and Setúbal, and one IGP.
What are the typical flavors of the Touriga nacional grape variety?
- OakPresent in 41% of Touriga nacional
- Red fruitPresent in 33% of Touriga nacional
- EarthPresent in 31% of Touriga nacional
- Black fruitPresent in 31% of Touriga nacional
- Non oakPresent in 30% of Touriga nacional
- SpicesPresent in 29% of Touriga nacional
- MicrobioPresent in 13% of Touriga nacional
- FloralPresent in 8% of Touriga nacional
- CherryPresent in 7% of Touriga nacional
- OakyPresent in 7% of Touriga nacional
- LeatherPresent in 6% of Touriga nacional
- BlackberryPresent in 6% of Touriga nacional
- Black fruitsPresent in 5% of Touriga nacional
- Dried fruitPresent in 5% of Touriga nacional
- PlumPresent in 5% of Touriga nacional
- PepperPresent in 4% of Touriga nacional
- ChocolatePresent in 4% of Touriga nacional
- Dark fruitPresent in 4% of Touriga nacional
- EarthyPresent in 4% of Touriga nacional
- VanillaPresent in 4% of Touriga nacional
News about the grape variety Touriga nacional
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