Wines made from Touriga nacional grapes of Portugal - Page 5
Discover the best wines made with Touriga nacional as a single variety or as a blend of Portugal.
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 wines of Portugal
Portugal has undergone something of a wine revolution over the past two decades, modernizing its winemaking technologies, styles and attitudes. This archetypal Old World country has Long been famous for its fortified wines (Port and Madeira) and its light, tangy Vinho Verde. But it is now attracting much attention for its New wave of Rich, ripe table wines, especially the reds of the Douro Valley. Portugal's place in the wine world is arguably more about its cork production than its wine, but that largely depends on which period of history you choose.
What are the typical flavors of the Touriga nacional grape variety?
- OakPresent in 82% of Touriga nacional
- Black fruitPresent in 70% of Touriga nacional
- Non oakPresent in 70% of Touriga nacional
- SpicesPresent in 64% of Touriga nacional
- EarthPresent in 61% of Touriga nacional
- Red fruitPresent in 59% of Touriga nacional
- Dried fruitPresent in 43% of Touriga nacional
- MicrobioPresent in 31% of Touriga nacional
- OakyPresent in 23% of Touriga nacional
- VanillaPresent in 21% of Touriga nacional
- FloralPresent in 19% of Touriga nacional
- ChocolatePresent in 18% of Touriga nacional
- CherryPresent in 18% of Touriga nacional
- PlumPresent in 18% of Touriga nacional
- Black fruitsPresent in 17% of Touriga nacional
- LeatherPresent in 17% of Touriga nacional
- BlackberryPresent in 15% of Touriga nacional
- RaspberryPresent in 14% of Touriga nacional
- Black cherriesPresent in 13% of Touriga nacional
- CassisPresent in 13% of Touriga nacional
News about the grape variety Touriga nacional
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