Wines made from Touriga nacional grapes of Castille-et-Léon
Discover the best wines made with Touriga nacional as a single variety or as a blend of Castille-et-Léon.
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 Castille-et-Léon
Located in the northern half of the Central Iberian plateau, Castilla y León is the largest of Spain's 17 administrative regions, covering about one-fifth of the country's total area. It extends about 350 kilometres (220 miles) from central Spain to the northern coast. Just as wide, it connects the Rioja wine region to the Portuguese border. Red wines reign supreme in Castilla y León, and the Tempranillo grape is undoubtedly the king.
What are the typical flavors of the Touriga nacional grape variety?
- OakPresent in 1% of Touriga nacional
- Red fruitPresent in 1% of Touriga nacional
- Black fruitPresent in 1% of Touriga nacional