Wines made from Touriga nacional grapes of Boberg
Discover the best wines made with Touriga nacional as a single variety or as a blend of Boberg.
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.
The wine region of Boberg is located in the region of Western Cape of South Africa. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine KWV or the Domaine KWV produce mainly wines white and natural sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Boberg are Muscadelle, Tinta Barroca and Touriga franca, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Boberg often reveals types of flavors of non oak, oak or earth.
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