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31 Portugal Flashcards

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Climate in Vino Verde DOC

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Moderate maritime (next to Atlantic in NW Portugal).
High annual rainfall
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How do they manage risk of disease in Vino Verde

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Moving away from traditional pergola trellising to…
Spur pruned VSP to create air flow in humid environment. Improves health and quality of grapes & allows mechanisation

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Grapes used in Vino Verde

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Alvarinho - more alcohol, riper & tropical flavours
Loureiro / Arinto - local grapes, give a slightly sparkle / sprintz, enhancing freshness, pale lemon, high acid, low alcohol

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WSET Level 3 (AM 2019) OLD (24 decks)

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