Wines made from Touriga nacional grapes of California
Discover the best wines made with Touriga nacional as a single variety or as a blend of California.
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 California
California is the largest and most important wine region in the United States. It represents the southern two-thirds (850 miles or 1,370 kilometers) of the country's west coast. (Oregon and Washington make up the rest. ) The state also spans nearly 10 degrees of latitude.
What are the typical flavors of the Touriga nacional grape variety?
- Dried fruitPresent in 4% of Touriga nacional
- Tree fruitPresent in 2% of Touriga nacional
- FloralPresent in 2% of Touriga nacional
- VegetalPresent in 1% of Touriga nacional
- CherryPresent in 1% of Touriga nacional
- OakyPresent in 1% of Touriga nacional
- VanillaPresent in 1% of Touriga nacional
- LeatherPresent in 1% of Touriga nacional