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Grapes Flashcards

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1
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What are 2 white grapes used to make a pale HA, low alc off-dry white in Vinho Verde?

A

Loureiro

Arinto

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What white grape makes good whites in Mancao e Melgaco in Vinho Verde?

A

Alvarinho

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3
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What’s the main black grape in Douro?

A

Touriga Nacional

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4
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What type of whites does Encruzado in Dao make?

A

Rich oaked

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5
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What black grape makes deep, blackberry & strawberry flavoured reds in Dao?

A

Alfrochiero

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6
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What are 3 other black grapes apart from Alfrochiero in Dao?

A

Touriga Nacional
Tinta Roriz
Jaen

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What grape is used to make deep, ht, black fruit reds in Bairrada?

A

Baga

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8
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Where would you find a CS/Merlot blend?

A

Bairrada

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Where would find white grapes Bica & Maria Gomes?

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Bairrada

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10
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Where would you find black grapes Aragones, Trincadeira & Alicante Bouschet?

A

Alentejo

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What are the flavours of Alentejo Trincadeira?

A

Spicy red berry

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What type of wine does the Arinto & Antao Vaz Rapeiro white blend in Alentejo make?

A

MHA
Fruity floral
with oak

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13
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What is flavour of Vinho Verde Alvarinho?

A

tropical

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14
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What are reds from Vinho Verde like?

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Tannic, deep

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What are roses from Vinho Verde like?

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fresh, fruity

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16
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What are 5 grapes in Douro?

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Tourgia Nacional
Touriga Franca
Tinto Cao
Tinta Barroca
Tinta Roriz
17
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Why are Touriga Nacional wines in Douro intense with high tannins?

A

Low yields

18
Q

Where are fresh fruit mha whites from douro made?

A

Altitude

19
Q

What techniques are used in Bairrada on Baga to make softer wines?

A

Gentler crushing & maceration

Blending

20
Q

What is special about Trincadeira?

A

Drought tolerant

21
Q

Where do you find Alicante Bouschet?

A

Alentejo

22
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What does Alicante Bouschet bring to a blend?

A

Tannin & colour

WSET 3 - Portugal (3 decks)

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