Península and Sétubal Flashcards
1
Q
Península de Setúbal IGP
2 DOP zones
A
- Setúbal
- Palmela
2
Q
Palmela
Most planted red grape on the sandy plains
A
Castelão
- Min 66.7% of Palmela reds
3
Q
Palmela
Two most common grapes for white wines
A
- Fernão Pires
- Arinto
4
Q
Setúbal
vinhos licoroso
Aging requirements
A
min 5 years in large wooden cask
- Some age up to 20 years
5
Q
Setúbal
Main grape for sweet white wines
A
Moscatel de Setúbal
(Muscat d’Alexandria)
- Min 66.7% (2/3)
6
Q
Setúbal
Main grape for sweet reds
A
Moscatel Roxo
- Min 66.7% (2/3)
7
Q
Setúbal
Largest producer
A
J.M. da Fonseca
8
Q
Moscatel de Setúbal DOP
A
Muscat of Alexandria
9
Q
Moscatel de Setúbal
Labeling designations
A
- 10, 20, 30, 40+ years old
- Superior: 5+ years old
10
Q
Setúbal
Min RS
A
- 280 g/l - Max 20 years old
- 340 g/l - Min 20 years old
11
Q
Setúbal DOP
Vinification
A
- Fermentation and fortification
- Followed by long skin-contact maceration of up to 6 mos
- Then aged up to 5 years (min 18 mos) in large wooden cask before bottlilng
12
Q
Setúbal DOP
- Styles
- Grapes
A
Setúbal DOP
-
Red
- Min 67% Moscatel Roxo
-
White
- Min 67% Mocatel de Setübal
- If one variety comprises min 85% of the blend, it may be varietally labeled
13
Q
Setúbal DOP
Style
A
Setúbal DOP
- Vinhos Licoroso; like Madeira
- Some barrels historically underwent the torna viagem process
14
Q
Palmela DOP
Styles
A
Palmela DOP
- Red, White, Rosado, Frisante, Espumante, Licoroso
15
Q
Palmela DOP
Encépagement
A
Palmela DOP
- Reds: min 66.7% Castelão
- Whites: Fernão Pires, Arinto
- Many international varietals are also authorized