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31. Portugal Flashcards

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Describe the climate of Portugal.

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  • Maritime climate (Atlantic Ocean)
  • Continental climate (inland, dry, hot)
  • large difference in annual avg temperature
  • some altitude
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Describe the climate and vineyard management of Vinho Verde.

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  • North-west of Portugal
  • Moderate Maritime Climate
  • High annual rainfall
  • Careful canopy management to combat disease
  • spur-pruned VSP to create airflow
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Describe the white wines of Vinho Verde.

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  • Loureiro, Arinto, Alvarinho (Albarino)
  • pale lemon color
  • high acidity
  • low alcohol (8%-11.5%)
  • some off-dry
  • slight sparkling sensation

-if a variety, sub-region or authorized quality labelling term is used, the wine can have up to 14% abv.

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Describe Vinho Verde Alvarinho.

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  • 100% Alvarinho (Albarino)
  • from subregion: Moncao e Melgaco
  • more alcohol (11.5-14%)
  • riper, more tropical aromas
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Describe the red and rose wines of Vinho Verde.

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reds:

  • deeply colored
  • tannic

roses:

  • fresh
  • fruity
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What is Portuguese for PDO?

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Denominação de Origem Protegida (DOP)

-or Denominação de Origem Controlada (DOC)

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What is Portuguese for PGI?

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Indicação Geográfica Protediga (IGP)

-Vinho Regional (traditional term seen on wine labels)

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What are table wines without a GI labelled?

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Vinho (wine)

-lots of success with simple, fruity, off fry rose wines in this category

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What is the oldest demarcated wine region in the world?

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Douro

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What dominates wine production in the Douro?

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Port

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Name the 5 principal grape varieties for port and unfortified wines in the Douro.

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  1. Touriga Nacional* highest quality, most well-known
  2. Touriga Franca
  3. Tinta Roriz (Tempranillo)
  4. Tinta Barroca
  5. Tinta Cão
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Describe the red wines of the Douro.

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  • deeply colored
  • full body
  • high level or ripe tannins
  • rich black fruit flavors
  • subtle toasty aromas from maturation in new oak
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Describe the white wines of the Douro.

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-fresh varietal character
-medium to high acid
(particularly wines from high altitude)

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Where is the Dão located? Describe the climate and geography.

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  • mountainous area 80 km south of Douro
  • gentle hills and slopes
  • 200-400 meters
  • cold, wet winters
  • warm, dry summers
  • excellent conditions for high quality grapes
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Describe the red wines of Dão.

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  • delicate red fruit
  • soft tannins
  • high acidity
  • range in style from fresh, fruity, to richer
  • Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz, Jaen (Media), Alfrocheiro
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Describe Alfrocheiro wines.

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  • deep in color

- intense aromas of blackberry and strawberry

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Describe the location and climate of Bairrada.

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  • between Dao and the Atlantic Ocean
  • Maritime Climate
  • Rainy winters, warm summers
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What is the main grape of Bairrada? Describe it. What are other grape varieties?

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Baga:
-late-ripening
-small, thick-skinned
-deep color
-high tannins
-can have astringent tannins if picked too early
-when picked later: softer, rich black fruit
-requires gentle crushing and maceration (for softer wines)
Other:
-Touriga Nacional, Alfrocheiro, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah

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What are the white grapes of Bairrada

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  • Bical

- Maria Gomes

20
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Describe Alentejo.

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  • spread over 8 subregions in southeast Portugal
  • warm growing seasons
  • cooler, wetter (north): more elegant wines
  • hotter, drier (center and south): richer wines
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What are the grapes of a typical red blend in Alentejo? Describe these wines.

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  • Aragones (Tempranillo)
  • Trincaderia is drought-tolerant, spicy red berry, high tannins
  • Alicante Bouschet is high in color, tannins
  • Touriga Nacional
  • Syrah
  • deep in color
  • high yet soft tannins
  • full body
  • expressive ripe fruit
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What are the white grapes used in Alentejo? Describe this wine.

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  • Arinto
  • Antao Vaz
  • Roupeiro
  • fruity, floral white wine
  • medium to high acidity
  • some aged in oak
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What is Vinho Regional Alentejano?

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  • largest Vinho Regional region in terms of product
  • based around Alentego DOC but covers more extensive area
  • winemaking regulation are more liberal
  • wider range of varieties

-Lisboa, Península de Setubal, Tejo are other important areas for Vinjo Regional

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