Module 8 Portugal Flashcards
Most widely planted red grape of Portugal
Castelao
Grape also known as Tinta Amarela
Trincadeira
Very high tannic Red grape; one of the most widely grown red grapes of Portugal
Baga
Most widely planted white grape and Portugal
Fernao-Pires (aka Maria-Gomes)
VR where Vinho Verde is produced
Minho VR
Two main white grapes of white Vinho Verde
Alvarinho and Loureiro
Three subregions of the Douro DOC
Baixo Corgo
Cima Corgo
Douro Superior
Five preferred varieties of port
Touriga Nacional Touriga Franca Tinta Roriz Tinta Barroca Tinta Cao
Term used for Tempranillo in Portugal
Tinta Roriz
System used to rank the vineyards of the Douro
Cadastro
Term for the volume allowed for a vineyard in the Douro based on its classification
Beneficio
Town where most of the big port lodges are located
Vila Nova de Gaia
Three simplest style of Port; generally aged 2 years in large oak vats before filtering and bottling
Ruby
Port that has been age for at least seven years before being bottled
Reserva Tawny
Port made from the grapes of a single vineyard
Single Quinta