Beiras and Terras do Dao (Portugal) Flashcards
The four IGPs of Beiras
Terras do Dao
Terras de Cister
Terras de Beira
Beira Atlantico
Tavora-Varosa DOP
In the region of Terras de Cister
Sparkling Wine territory, at least 9 months on the lees aging prior to disgorgement
Bairrada DOP
Located in the region of Beira Atlantico, lime rich clay (barros) soils
Minimum 50% Baga red grape supported by other red varietals
White grapes include Bical, Maria Gomes, Arinto
Top subzone is Terras do Sico
Beira Interior DOP
A larger appellation located in the region of Terras da Beira
The three subzones of Beira Interior
Beira Castelo Rodrigo
Cova da Beira
Pinhel
The signature grape of Dao blends
Touriga Nacional
The seven subregions of Dao
Serra da Estrela (Portugal’s highest mountain range)
Alva
Besteiros
Castendo
Silgueiros
Terras de Azurara
Terras de Senhorim
Which color grape accounts for over three quarters of the total output in Dao?
Red wines
What are the white grapes included in Dao?
Encruzado
Bical
Cercial
What two grapes are experimental in Dao but may not comprise more than 40% of a blend?
Cabernet Sauvignon
Semillon
Red Nobre requirements
A minimum 15% Touriga Nacional and a maximum 85% of Jean, Rufete, Alfrocheiro, and Aragonez
A minimum three years aging prior to release and contain a minimum 12% alcohol
White Nobre requirements
A minimum 15% Encruzado and a maximum 85% of Cercial, Bical, Malvasia Fina, and Verdelho
One year of aging prior to release and must contain a minimum 11.5% alcohol
With additional aging and an extra half degree of minimum alcohol, Nobre wines may also be labeled as reserva or what?
Garrafeira
Nobre reserva reds and whites aging requirements
Reds: 42 months
Whites: one year
Red and White nobre garrafeira aging requirements
Reds: 48 months aging, including 18 months in bottle
Whites: 18 months total aging, with nine months in the bottle
