Algrave, Acores, and Terras Madeirenses

Question 1

Algrave Facts

Answer 1

The southernmost IGP on the Portuguese mainland

Hot seaside climate, not suited for fine wines

Contains four DOP zones:

Lagos

Lagoa

Portimao

Tavira

Question 2

Traditional grape varieties of Algarve

Answer 2

Reds - Castelao and Tinta Negra Mole

Whites - Arinto and Siria

Question 3

Acores three DOP zones

Answer 3

Pico DOP

Biscoitos DOP

Graciosa DOP

Question 4

Pico DOP

Answer 4

The islands apex is its volcano, the highest point in Portugal at 7,500 feet above sea level

Verdelho, Arinto, and Terrantez varietals, wines must achieve a minimum 16% abv after fortification, and aged a minimum three years in barrel

Question 5

Biscoitos DOP

Answer 5

On the island of Terceira, produces fortified white wines from Verdelho, Arinto, and Terrantez

Question 6

Graciosa DOP

Answer 6

Produces unfortified, dry white table wines

Question 7

The two DOP zones of Terras Madeirenses

Answer 7

Madeira

Madeirense

Both cover the fortified and unfortified wines

Question 8

Madeirense varietals

Answer 8

Verdelho

Arnsburger (Riesling cross developed at Geisenheim)

Cabernet Sauvignon

Tinta Negra

Syrah