Red grape
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.
At a glance
- 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.
Similar grapes
Syrah
Similar deep color, firm tannin and full body.
Difference Syrah is more peppery and savory, while Touriga Nacional is more floral.
Cabernet Sauvignon
Similar deep color and firm tannin.
Difference Cabernet centers more on blackcurrant, Touriga Nacional on violet and bergamot.