Wines made from Touriga nacional grapes of Setúbal
Discover the best wines made with Touriga nacional as a single variety or as a blend of 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
The wine region of Setúbal is located in the region of Península de Setúbal of Portugal. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine José Maria da Fonseca or the Domaine Horácio Simões produce mainly wines red, natural sweet and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Setúbal are Touriga nacional, Fernao Pires and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Setúbal often reveals types of flavors of orange, coffee or toasty and sometimes also flavors of clove, pear or lemon.
What are the typical flavors of the Touriga nacional grape variety?
- OakPresent in 8% of Touriga nacional
- Red fruitPresent in 7% of Touriga nacional
- Non oakPresent in 6% of Touriga nacional
- SpicesPresent in 6% of Touriga nacional
- EarthPresent in 6% of Touriga nacional
- Black fruitPresent in 5% of Touriga nacional
- MicrobioPresent in 5% of Touriga nacional
- OakyPresent in 3% of Touriga nacional
- VanillaPresent in 3% of Touriga nacional
- CherryPresent in 3% of Touriga nacional
- Citrus fruitPresent in 3% of Touriga nacional
- LeatherPresent in 3% of Touriga nacional
- CreamPresent in 2% of Touriga nacional
- Tropical fruitPresent in 2% of Touriga nacional
- Tree fruitPresent in 2% of Touriga nacional
- CheesePresent in 2% of Touriga nacional
- Dried fruitPresent in 2% of Touriga nacional
- Dark fruitPresent in 2% of Touriga nacional
- ChocolatePresent in 2% of Touriga nacional
- BlackberryPresent in 2% of Touriga nacional
News about the grape variety Touriga nacional
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