Winery Herdade da CaladaTouriga Franca
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.
Taste structure of the Touriga Franca from the Winery Herdade da Calada
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Touriga Franca of Winery Herdade da Calada in the region of Alentejano is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
Food and wine pairings with Touriga Franca
Pairings that work perfectly with Touriga Franca
Original food and wine pairings with Touriga Franca
The Touriga Franca of Winery Herdade da Calada matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of tournedos rossini, lamb tagine with olives and honey or white wine fondue.
Details and technical informations about Winery Herdade da Calada's Touriga Franca.
Discover the grape variety: Touriga franca
Most certainly Portuguese. It is said to be the result of a cross between the mourisco de semente and the touriga nacional, which should not be confused with it. It can be found in Australia, South Africa, the United States (California), etc. and is virtually unknown in France.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Touriga Franca from Winery Herdade da Calada are 2015, 2016
Informations about the Winery Herdade da Calada
The Winery Herdade da Calada is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 24 wines for sale in the of Alentejano to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Alentejano
Tejo">Alentejo is a well-known, highly respected wine region in eastern Portugal. This hot, Dry area covers approximately a third of the country and is best known for its red wine, the best of which are sold under the and Alentejo DOC (Denominacao de Origem Controlada) title. Wine from Alentejo is typically made from Aragonez (Tempranillo), Castelao, Trincadeira or a Rich, ripe, jammy blend of the three. Antao Vaz is the white variety of choice here, producing a good level of Acidity and tropical fruit flavors.
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