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Key regions
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Pairings
Alicante Bouschet - Touriga is a red blend rather than a single variety, with its roots in Alentejo, Portugal.
The wines show medium-full body, medium-high tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
The tasting note runs to blackcurrant, mulberry, herbal, leafy and floral.
It is planted most seriously in Alentejo.
In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening.
At the table it suits venison with juniper and orange, braised ox cheek with plum sauce and mature cheeses.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
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venison with juniper and orange
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braised ox cheek with plum sauce
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mature cheeses
Bottles to look for.
- Adega Belem Lili Cellar Dog Selection, Vinho Regional Lisboa, Portugal
- Adega Cooperativa de Portalegre Conventual Reserva Tinto, Alentejo, Portugal
- Adega Cooperativa do Cartaxo 'Bridao' Private Collection, Ribatejo, Portugal
- Casa d'Arrochella 'Grandes Quintas' Colheita Tinto, Douro, Portugal
- Casal da Coelheira Private Collection Tinto, Tejo, Portugal
- Encostas de Estremoz Reserva da Familia, Vinho Regional Alentejano, Portugal
- Fiuza Babu Reserva, Vinho Regional Tejo, Portugal
- Fiuza Oceanus Reserva, Vinho Regional Tejo, Portugal
Alicante Bouschet - Touriga: common questions
01.What does Alicante Bouschet - Touriga taste like?+
Alicante Bouschet - Touriga tastes of blackcurrant, mulberry, herbal, leafy and floral. The wines show medium-full body, medium-high tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Alicante Bouschet - Touriga from?+
Alicante Bouschet - Touriga originates in Alentejo, Portugal.
03.Where is Alicante Bouschet - Touriga grown?+
The key regions for Alicante Bouschet - Touriga are Alentejo.
04.What food pairs with Alicante Bouschet - Touriga?+
Pour it with venison with juniper and orange, braised ox cheek with plum sauce and mature cheeses.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Portugal.