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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Touriga Franca (or Touriga Francesa) is one of the major grape varieties used to produce port wine. Touriga Franca is lighter and more perfumed than Touriga Nacional, adding finesse to the wine. Touriga Franca has been described by Jancis Robinson as playing "Cabernet Franc to Touriga Nacional’s Cabernet Sauvignon".n Not much is known about the origins, but it was probably a cross of Mourisco de Semente and Touriga Nacional. Touriga Franca is quite similar to Touriga Nacional, needing harsh conditions to keep vigor down as it gets on the steep arid slopes of the Douro. It is usually trained low to the ground under one of the Royat systems. Yields are medium (1,5 kg/vine), not as bad as Touriga Nacional. – Description from WineFueled

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    This blend is made of grapes that you might normally associate with port. Very dark inky purple color, and a really different nose of leather, spice, stewed plum/prune, and herbaceous/leafy notes. Also had a distinct and unique odor we both (independently!) identified as freshly baked sweet dinner rolls or pretzel buns! Medium bodied with notes ... Read More

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  • Prats and Symington Touriga Franca Blend Douro Post Scriptum de Chryseia 2005

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  • Quinta Do Vallado Red Blend Douro 2007

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    Typical Douro with red fruit, Forrest, pine and lavendel and a touch of sweet liqurice at the end. Good still young and fine acidity. Very appealing and priceworthy wine! Read More

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  • Fonseca Vintage Port 2005

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    Realmente este porto es un gran expresión de los ruby. Acompañante ideal de un postre de fresas con chocolate! Read More

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    my favourite Porto! very, very good Read More

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  • Sandeman Port Blend Porto 20 Year Old Tawny NV

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    We had this during the Virtual tasting along with a dessert potluck of Apple crisp, Strawberry nutella crepes, French silk chocolate pie, fresh baked muffins etc. Great fun!I learnt my lesson from the Vau, pouring only enough to taste. This was transparent brown and a smell of rum! It actually reminds me of my favorite Puerto Rican Rum, Ron del ... Read More

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    Had this during the Virtual tasting! It was a great experience!I did not know that Ports were that high in alcohol content and poured myself a huge glass! This full bodied port with plenty of residual sugar has a smell that reminds me of brandy, caramel, a little cacao and even coca cola! Which is interesting. With bright tannins, this dense opa... Read More

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