Touriga Franca - Touriga Nacional is a red blend rather than a single variety, with its roots in Douro, Portugal.
The wines show medium-full body, medium-high tannin, medium acidity, dry and high alcohol.
The tasting note runs to mulberry, berry, plum, heady and vibrant.
It is planted most seriously in Douro, Dao and Lisboa.
In the vineyard it is marked by late ripening, medium vigour and a preference for warm sites.
It blends readily with Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca and Tinto Cao.
On other labels it goes by Touriga, Touriga Nacional and Touriga Franca.
At the table it suits roasted wild boar with red-wine jus, chicken mole and aged cheeses like vintage cheddar, stilton & double gloucester.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
Also labelled.
Touriga, Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca.
Bottles to look for.
- Altano Reserva, Douro, Portugal
- Andreza Altitude, Douro, Portugal
- Andreza Grande Reserva Tinto, Douro, Portugal
- Aneto Rose, Douro, Portugal
- Barao de Vilar Zom Reserva Tinto, Douro, Portugal
- Calem 'Curva' Reserva Tinto, Douro, Portugal
- Carlos Alonso 'Piano' Grande Reserva, Douro, Portugal
- Costa Boal 'Flor do Tua' Grande Reserva Tinto, Tras-os-Montes, Portugal
Touriga Franca - Touriga Nacional: common questions
01.What does Touriga Franca - Touriga Nacional taste like?+
02.Where is Touriga Franca - Touriga Nacional from?+
03.Where is Touriga Franca - Touriga Nacional grown?+
04.What food pairs with Touriga Franca - Touriga Nacional?+
05.What else is Touriga Franca - Touriga Nacional called?+
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Portugal.