Wines made from Touriga nacional grapes of Madeira
Discover the best wines made with Touriga nacional as a single variety or as a blend of Madeira.
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 Terras Madeirenses
The wine region of Madeira is located in the region of Terras Madeirenses of Portugal. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Blandy's or the Domaine Blandy's produce mainly wines natural sweet, sweet and red. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Madeira are Verdelho, Sercial and Touriga nacional, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Madeira often reveals types of flavors of oaky, minerality or dried fruit and sometimes also flavors of butterscotch, salt or roasted almonds.
What are the typical flavors of the Touriga nacional grape variety?
- SpicesPresent in 2% of Touriga nacional
- Citrus fruitPresent in 2% of Touriga nacional
- Black fruitPresent in 2% of Touriga nacional
- Dried fruitPresent in 2% of Touriga nacional
- Tree fruitPresent in 1% of Touriga nacional
- Red fruitPresent in 1% of Touriga nacional