31. Portugal Flashcards
What are the two main climates seen in Portugal?
- Maritime in areas near to Atlantic Ocean
- Continental in inland vineyards
What is the traditional term for PGI wines in Portugal?
Vinho Regional
What are the 5 DOC regions of Portugal
- Vinho Verde
- Douro
- Dao
- Bairrada
- Alentejo
What is the climate of Vinho Verde region?
Moderate maritime
What is the main climatic hazard in Vinho Verde region?
High annual rainfall, which can lead to excessive canopy growth and rot
What are the traditional and contemporary training systems used in Vinho Verde region?
- Traditional: Pergola trellising
- Contemporary: Spur-pruned VSP (also allows mechanization)
The classic white Vinho Verde wines are made from which grape varieties?
- Lourerio
- Arinto
What are the characteristics of white Vinho Verde wines?
- Pale lemon color
- High acidity
- Low in alcohol (8-11.5 %)
- Wines with low alcohol are usually off-dry in style
- Have a slight sparkling sensation
What are differences of Vinho Verde Alvarinho?
- Made entirely from Alvarinho
- Have slightly higher alcohol (11.5-14.0 %)
- Riper and more tropical aromas
What is the oldest demarcated wine region of the world?
Douro
Name 5 varieties used in Douro region to produce Port and unfortified wines
- Touriga Nacional
- Touriga Franca
- Tinta Roriz (Tempranillo)
- Tinto Cao
- Tinto Barocca
Tasting notes of a typical Douro red
- Deep color
- High levels of ripe tannins
- Full body
- Rich black fruit flavours
- Subtle toasty aromas in best examples
What is the climate of Dao region?
- Continental, cold and wet winters, hot and dry summers
- High diurnal change
What are the main grape varieties planted in Dao region?
- Touriga Nacional
- Tinta Roriz (Tempranillo)
- Jaen ( Mencia)
- Alfrocherio
What does Alfrocherio add to the wines?
- Deep color
- Intense aromas of blackberry and strawberry
The best Dao whites are made from which grape variety?
Encruzado
Tasting notes for red Dao
- High acidity
- Soft tannins
- Delicate red fruit aromas
The altitudes of vineyards in Dao range between:
200 - 400 m
What is the climate of Bairrada?
Maritime with rainy winters and warm summers
What is the main black grape variety in Bairrada?
Baga
What are the properties of Baga?
- Late ripening
- Thich skinned
- Deep color
- High tannins
Which techniques are used to produce softer wines with Baga?
- Gentler crushing and maceration
- Blending with other black varieties
Bairrada whites are mainly made from which grape varieties?
- Bical
- Maria Gomes
What is the difference between the wines produced in north and south subregions of Alentejo?
- North: Cool and wetter. More elegant wines
- South: Hotter and drier. Richer wines
The typical Alentejo red blend is made by which grapes?
- Aragones (Tempranillo)
- Trincadeira
What other varieties can be used in Alentejo reds?
- Alicante Bouschet
- Touriga Nacional
- Syrah
Alentejo whites are mainly made from which grape varieties?
- Arinto
- Antao Vaz
- Rouperio
Alvarinho is grown in the small designated sub-region of …
Monçao e Melgaço
Tasting notes for Alentejo reds
- Deep color
- High yet soft tannins
- Full body
- Expressive ripe fruit flavors
