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Alentejo DOC Flashcards

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Which tradtional DOC lies within Alentejo DOC?

A

Vinho de Thalla

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Climate of Alentejo?

A

Warm Mediterranean - hot summers and mild winters

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Soils in Alentejo?

A

WIde range

mostly Granite and Schist

Sand and clay textures

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4
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How many sub regions are in Alentejo?

A

eight

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Main red grapes of Alentejo? (5)

A 
Aregonez (Temp)
Alicante Bouschet
Trincadeira
Touriga Nacional
Syrah
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Main white grapes of Alentejo?

A

Roupeiro

Arinto

Antao Vaz

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What does Roupeiro bring to a white blend?

A

Acidity

citrus and stonefruit flavours

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What are the characteristics of Antao Vaz?

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Picked early:
high acid, citrus fruit

Picked late:
Full bodied

tropical fruit

often oaked

used in skin contact whites

Can lose acid if grown in warmer regions

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