Açores - Guildsomm- Advanced Flashcards

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3 Island DOP zones of Açores

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Pico
Biscoitos
Graciosa

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Where is Açores?

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1,000 miles off the coast of Portugal in the middle of atlantic, made up of 9 islands.

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Which DOP of Açores is dedicated to table wine, and which are for Fortifed wine?

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table wine: Graciosa

fortified: Pico, Biscoitos

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Grape varieties designated for table and fortified wines in Açores

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Verdeljo, Arinto, Terrantez

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What are Pico DOP’s regulations for fortified wine

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minimum 3 year aging in barrel, in 16% abv post-fortification, from authorized grapes

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