Cabernet Sauvignon vs Touriga Nacional
Cabernet Sauvignon
A firmly tannic black grape with blackcurrant at its core, central to the Médoc in Bordeaux and strongly associated with Napa Valley.
- Blackcurrant
- Firm tannin
- Deep color
Recognize it
Firm, drying tannin and full body define the structure. Blackcurrant is the classic fruit marker, with leafy or bell-pepper notes more common in cooler sites or vintages.
Touriga Nacional
A firmly tannic, deeply colored Portuguese black grape scented with violet and bergamot, central to Port and to the Douro's dry reds.
- Firm tannin
- Deep color
- Violet and bergamot
Recognize it
Deep color and firm tannin with unusually floral perfume for such a structured red. Violet, bergamot and dark berry fruit are common.
How they compare
- SimilarDeep color and firm tannin.
- DifferenceCabernet centers more on blackcurrant, Touriga Nacional on violet and bergamot.