Touriga Femea
Red wine grape variety
Also known as VIVC 12592, Tinta Coimbra, Tourigo Femea line
Touriga Femea is a red wine grape with signature aromas of floral red fruit, red fruit, dark fruit. Structure: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Touriga Nacional and Touriga…
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for floral red-fruit lift and softer tannin than denser Douro reds.
- Check frame as medium body with medium tannin and medium-plus acidity.
Confidence signals
- Touriga Femea profile
- Douro elegant-red marker
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Douro · Tras-os-Montes · Northern Portugal
- Classic styles: Rare Portuguese red accession documented in VIVC as Touriga Nacional (#12594) x Arinto do Dao (#602) lineage · Medium red with floral fruit, moderate tannin, and fresh acidity in blend-support roles
Common questions
Is Touriga Femea a red or white grape variety?
Touriga Femea is a red wine grape variety.
What does Touriga Femea smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Touriga Femea include floral red fruit, red fruit and dark fruit. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Touriga Femea?
Documented tells for Touriga Femea: Look for floral red-fruit lift and softer tannin than denser Douro reds. and Check frame as medium body with medium tannin and medium-plus acidity..
What is Touriga Femea most often confused with in blind tasting?
Touriga Femea is most commonly confused with Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca and Tinta Barroca. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Touriga Femea grown?
Classic regions for Touriga Femea include Douro, Tras-os-Montes and Northern Portugal.