31. Portugal Flashcards
1
Q
climate
A
maritime or continental
2
Q
Vinho Verde - climate? trellising? characteristics? varieties?
A
- moderate, maritime
- from traditional pergola to spur-pruned VSP
- pale lemon, high acid- low alcohol (8-11%), off-dry, slight sparkle
- Loureiro, Arinto
3
Q
Vinho Verde Alvarinho? alcohol
A
- made from Albarino grapes
- higher alcohol 11.5-14%
4
Q
Douro - grape? main?
A
- Touriga Nacional for dry
- dominated by Port
5
Q
Dao - geography? 4 varieties
A
- mountains, 200-400 metres
- Touria Nacional, Tinta Roriz (Tempranillo), Jaen, Alfrocheiro
6
Q
Bairrada - climate? variety?
A
- maritime climate
- Baga
7
Q
Alentejo - 3 black varieties?
A
- Aragones (Tempranillo)
- Trincideira
- Alicante Bouschet
8
Q
Vinho Regional - largest where? regulations?
A
- Alentejo
- less strict winemaking regulations?
