Wines made from Touriga nacional grapes of Orange County
Discover the best wines made with Touriga nacional as a single variety or as a blend of Orange County.
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 Virginia
The wine region of Orange County is located in the region of Virginia of United States. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Horton or the Domaine Horton produce mainly wines red, white and natural sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Orange County are Cabernet franc, Touriga nacional and Viognier, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Orange County often reveals types of flavors of microbio, oak or black fruit and sometimes also flavors of non oak, earth or spices.
What are the typical flavors of the Touriga nacional grape variety?
- Black fruitPresent in 2% of Touriga nacional
- Non oakPresent in 1% of Touriga nacional
- Red fruitPresent in 1% of Touriga nacional
- Dried fruitPresent in 1% of Touriga nacional