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Beiras Flashcards

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Until early 2011, a single IGP represented the entire Beiras region, but Portuguese authorities dismantled the expansive zone, dividing its territory among what four new IGPs?

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  • Terras de Cister
  • Terras do Dão
  • Terras da Beira
  • Beira Atlantico
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Dão DOP and Lafões DOP lie within what newly unveiled IGP?

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Terras do Dão IGP

  • Borders Minho IGP to the north and claims a large swarth of the central, inland territry formerly assigned to Beiras IGP
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Bairrada DOP is located within what IGP?

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Beira Atlantico IGP

  • Coastal IGP with one designated subzone, Terras do Sico
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What DOP, within the Terras de Cister IGP, is a center for sparkling wine production?

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Távora-Varosa DOP

  • Small appellation immediately south of the Douro River and north of Terras do Dão
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What IGP means “land of the Cistercians”?

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Terras de Cister IGP“land of the Cistercians”

  • Reminder of the medieval Church’s influence in spreading the vine
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Some of Portugal’s best reds are produced in what DOP?

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Dão DOP

  • Touriga Nacional signature component of Dão blends
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How would you describe the style of red wines from the Dão region compared to the red wines of Douro?

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Dão DOP

  • More elegant, sharper, more floral
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What is the climate of the Dão region?

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  • Hot and dry growing season, but receives adequate rainfall in the cold winter months
  • Sheltered by 3 mountain ranges, partially protected from the harsh winds of the continental interior, yet insulated from the wet, cool maritime weather systems coming in from the coast
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The best vineyards in the Dão region are located at what altitude?

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btwn 400-500m above sea level

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What % of the Dão’s total area is utilized for viticulture?

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5%

  • Not densely planted
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What are the 7 subregions of the Dão?

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  • Serra da Estrela (named for Portugal’s highest mountain range)
  • Alva
  • Besteiras
  • Castendo
  • Silgueiros
  • Terras de Azurara
  • Terras de Senhorim
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What subregion of the Dão is named for Portugal’s highest mountain range?

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Serra da Estrela

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