Chapter 31 - Portugal

Question 1

What are the five main DOCs of Portugal?

Answer 1

1) Vinho Verde
2) Douro
3) Dao
4) Bairrada
5) Alentejo

Question 2

What is the most significant climactic feature of Vinho Verde?

Answer 2

High annual rainfall

Question 3

What are the characteristics of the classic white Vinho Verde wines?

Answer 3

Pale lemon colored, high in acidity, low in alcohol (8-11.5%).

Question 4

What are the white wines of Vinho Verde made from?

Answer 4

Loureiro and Arinto and Alvarinho

Question 5

What is the oldest demarcated wine region in the world?

Answer 5

The Douro region of Portugal

Question 6

What kind of wine production is dominant in Douro?

Answer 6

The production of Port

Question 7

What is considered the highest-quality variety of Douro?

Answer 7

Touriga Nacional

Question 8

What are the main varieties planted in the Dao region of Portugal?

Answer 8

Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz, Jaen (aka Mencia in Spain) and Alfrocherio

Question 9

What are the best white wines of Dao made from?

Answer 9

Encruzado

Question 10

What is the climate of the Bairrada region of Portugal?

Answer 10

Maritime climate

Question 11

What is the dominant variety of the Bairrada region of Portugal?

Answer 11

Baga

Question 12

What grapes are used for blending in the Alentejo region of Portugal?

Answer 12

Aragones, Trincadeira and Alicante Bouschet

Question 13

What is the largest Vinho Regional region of Portugal in terms of production?

Answer 13

The Vinho Regional Alentejano