Mainly Portugal - ST Questions 06.12.20 Flashcards
What is the principal grape for the white wines of Dao?
Encruzado
List the sub zones of Tras os Montes.
Chaves, Valpacos, Planalto Mirandes
What do they call the Pergola system in Vinho Verde?
Enforcado
What’s the minimum aging for Vintage dated Moscatel do Douro and for Reserva?
18 months and 36 months
How long are Tinto, Rosado and Blanco Garrafeira wines aged for?
Tinto min. 30 months, inc. 12 in bottle. Branco and rosado min. 12 months inc. 6 in bottle.
What does Colheita Seleccionada indicate on a wine label?
a minimum 1% higher alcohol content than that established by the regional appellation.
What is the most planted white grape in Vinho Verde?
Loureiro
Who makes the following Douro wines? Vertente Duas Quintas Vinha Maria Teresa Chryseia Meandro
Vertente – Niepoort Duas Quintas – Ramos Pinto Vinha Maria Teresa – Quinta do Crasto Chryseia – Prats & Symington Meandro – Quinta do Vale Meao
In which DOPs would you find the Arrabida hills?
Palmela and Setubal
List the DOPs of the Algarve.
Lagos, Lagoa, Portimao, Tavira
What are the main grapes for Colares red and white wines respectively?
Ramisco and Malvasia
Which island of the Azores produces unfortified, dry white table wines?
Graciosa
Which of Alentejo’s sub-zones is located on the cool, granitic slopes of the São Mamede Mountains in the northernmost sector of the DOP, and is considered the most promising area in the region?
Portalegre
In which DOP would you find the wine Medieval d’Ourem?
Encostas d’Aire
What are the grapes used for red and white wines respectively in Ourem?
Trincadeira, Fernao Pires
Which islands make up the Madeirense DOP?
Madeira, Porto Santo
List the subzones of Beira interior DOP.
Beira Castelo Rodrigo, Cova da Beira, Pinhel
What is the minimum alcohol for Vinho Verde, a) without subzone b) with subzone c) varietal Alvarinho?
a) 8% b) 9% c) 11.5%
What are the principal soil types for Tras-os-Montes DOP?
Schist and Granite
What is the minimum alcohol and aging for a Rosado Dao Nobre Garrafeira?
13.5%, 48 months (inc. 18 in bottle)
Who makes the following Single Quinta Ports? Quinta do Bom Retiro Quinta de Vargellas Quinta do Retiro Novo Quinta dos Canais
Quinta do Bom Retiro – Ramos Pinto
Quinta de Vargellas – Taylor-Fladgate
Quinta do Retiro Novo – Wiese & Krohn
Quinta dos Canais – Cockburn’s
By what date can a vintage Port be sold?
May 1st of 2nd year following harvest
What is the minimum aging for a Madeira Reserva?
5 years
Who makes the Bioma Vinha Velha Vintage Port?
Niepoort