Lisboa (Portugal)

Question 1

Lisboa IGP Facts

Answer 1

Tagus River meets the Atlantic Ocean here

Releases a larger volume of wine than any other region in Portugal, but low quality

The DOPs of Alenquer and Encostas de Aire in the north show promise

Question 2

Bucelas DOP

Answer 2

Dry whites from a minimum 75% Arinto

Question 3

Colares DOP

Answer 3

Sandy soils

Phylloxera Free

Ungrafted Ramisco and Malvasia make up a minimum 80% of Colares red and white wines

Question 4

A harder soil “chao rija” is located further inland in Colares, what grape is more frequently planted here?

Answer 4

The red Castelao

Question 5

Carcavelos DOP

Answer 5

Only 25 hectares of vineyard remain

Red wines produced minimum 75% Castelao, and Preto Martinho

White wines are a blend of Arinto, Galego Dourado, and Ratinho

Question 6

What is vinho abafado in Carcavelos?

Answer 6

A partially fermented must preserved with alcohol

Question 7

Carcavelos wines aging requirements after fortification

Answer 7

Aged in barrel for at least two years, followed by six months in bottle