Touriga Nacional is a variety of red wine grape, considered by many to be Portugal's finest. Despite the low yields from its small grapes, it plays a big part in the blends used for ports, and is increasingly being used for table wine in the Douro and Dão.

2022年12月12日 · Touriga Nacional is a dark-skinned grape variety that is widely believed to produce the finest red wines of Portugal. Extensively planted in Portugal's northern Dao and Douro wine regions, the variety is a key ingredient in …

Touriga Nacional, increasingly important in Portugal, features prominently in Port wines and single-varietal reds from the Douro Valley, displaying rich flavors and a potential for aging.

Touriga Nacional (“tor-ee-gah nah-see-un-nall”) is a thick-skinned grape from Portugal that makes full-bodied red wines with aging potential like Cabernet Sauvignon. This unsung grape variety is most common as a blending grape in Port wine and has only recently been championed as a …

Touriga Nacional is Portugal’s best-known red grape variety, one that many consider to be the country’s finest. It is vital in Port production, and is also a popular option for producing dry red wine in its native Dão region.

2023年9月3日 · Discover the Touriga Nacional grape variety and learn about some of its history, what Touriga Nacional wines taste like, its origin and Touriga Nacional-based wine and food pairings. Plus, learn some interesting facts about Touriga Nacional.

2023年5月8日 · Touriga Nacional is Portugal’s signature grape, its international vinous calling card. It’s close to entering the hallowed territory of Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinot Noir in red wine renown.

2025年2月3日 · Touriga Nacional, the star of the Iberian Peninsula, can play a multitude of roles: it is the best-known red grape outside of Portugal; it produces exceptional table wine; it is an essential ingredient in a high-quality port.

2023年8月31日 · The Touriga Nacional grape is more than just a variety; it's a symbol of Portugal's resilience, history, and commitment to quality. Its journey from near-extinction to becoming the cornerstone of some of Portugal's most celebrated wines is …

Touriga Nacional is one of Portugal’s indigenous grapes and has gained an international reputation for being both high-quality and highly affordable. It is one of the main parts of a fortified Port wine, where it brings a dark inky color …