Touriga nacional
Black grape variety
Origin
This variety is native to Portugal.
Synonyms
Azal, Azal Espanhol, Bical, Bical Tinto, Mortagua, Mortagua Preto, Touriga.
Phenology
- Budburst period: 2 days after the Chasselas variety.
- Ripening period: 2nd period, 3 weeks after the Chasselas variety.
Technological potential
Touriga Nacional clusters are small, with a rather long herbaceous peduncle. The berries are small to medium-sized. This variety allows for the production of excellent quality wines that are complex, aromatic, robust, structured, intensely colored, and suitable for aging.
Agronomic characteristics
- Touriga Nacional is a medium-vigor variety.
- It can be managed with long pruning.
- The shoots have a semi-erect growth habit, and this variety must be trellised.
- Wherever possible, avoid planting it in overly shallow soils.
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