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Synonyms
Touriga Franca is a red grape variety, with its roots in Douro, Portugal.
The wines show medium body, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
The tasting note runs to blackberry, plum, cherry, floral, spice and herbal.
It is planted most seriously in Douro and Alentejano IG.
In the vineyard it is marked by mid ripening, high vigour and a preference for warm.
It blends readily with Castelão.
On other labels it goes by Touriga Francesa.
At the table it suits portuguese-style beef stew, ham hock and black-eyed peas and dark chocolate.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
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Portuguese-style beef stew
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Ham hock and black-eyed peas
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Dark chocolate
Also labelled.
Touriga Francesa.
Bottles to look for.
- 100 Hectares Touriga Franca, Douro, Portugal
- Agri Roncao Quinta da Levandeira do Roncao Touriga Franca Reserva, Douro, Portugal
- Carolina Tinto, Douro, Portugal
- Casa Relvas Vinha da Mina Touriga Franca, Vinho Regional Alentejano, Portugal
- Caves Santa Marta Rose, Douro, Portugal
- Cooperativa Agricola da Tavora Terras do Demo Touriga Franca Espumante Tinto Bruto, Tavora - Varosa, Portugal
- Cortes do Tua 'Soulmate' Touriga Franca, Douro, Portugal
- Macanita Touriga Nacional Letra A, Douro, Portugal
Touriga Franca: common questions
01.What does Touriga Franca taste like?+
Touriga Franca tastes of blackberry, plum, cherry, floral, spice and herbal. The wines show medium body, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Touriga Franca from?+
Touriga Franca originates in Douro, Portugal.
03.Where is Touriga Franca grown?+
The key regions for Touriga Franca are Douro and Alentejano IG.
04.What food pairs with Touriga Franca?+
Pour it with portuguese-style beef stew, ham hock and black-eyed peas and dark chocolate.
05.What else is Touriga Franca called?+
Touriga Franca is also labelled Touriga Francesa.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Portugal.