Wines made from Touriga nacional grapes of South Africa
Discover the best wines made with Touriga nacional as a single variety or as a blend of South Africa.
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 South Africa
South Africa is one of the most important wine producing countries in the southern hemisphere. With over 300 years of wine making history, it is often described as a bridge between the Old and New Worlds. The majority of wines are produced using New World winemaking techniques, but they often have more stylistic similarities with their Old World counterparts. Since the end of apartheid, South African wine has received international attention and recognition for its wide variety of styles.
What are the typical flavors of the Touriga nacional grape variety?
- OakPresent in 68% of Touriga nacional
- Black fruitPresent in 59% of Touriga nacional
- Non oakPresent in 58% of Touriga nacional
- EarthPresent in 54% of Touriga nacional
- Red fruitPresent in 47% of Touriga nacional
- SpicesPresent in 43% of Touriga nacional
- Dried fruitPresent in 36% of Touriga nacional
- MicrobioPresent in 28% of Touriga nacional
- FloralPresent in 10% of Touriga nacional
- Tree fruitPresent in 6% of Touriga nacional
- VegetalPresent in 5% of Touriga nacional
- Dark fruitPresent in 3% of Touriga nacional
- Black currantPresent in 3% of Touriga nacional
- OakyPresent in 3% of Touriga nacional
- PlumPresent in 3% of Touriga nacional
- Black fruitsPresent in 2% of Touriga nacional
- PepperPresent in 2% of Touriga nacional
- LeatherPresent in 2% of Touriga nacional
- Black cherriesPresent in 2% of Touriga nacional
- CherryPresent in 2% of Touriga nacional