Portugal Flashcards
What is the most important climate influence in Portugal?
The Atlantic Ocean
What is the climate over most of Portugal?
Maritime climate
What is the climate in the inland part of Portugal?
Hot, dry and continental
What does DOP mean and where is it used?
Denominacao de Origem Protegida - Portugal
ALSO can be DOC
Denominacao de Origem Controlada (DOC)
Where is Vinho Verde produced in Portugal?
North-west
What is the climate in Vinho Verde?
Close to the Atlantic = moderate maritime climate
What is a climate challenge in Vinho Verde?
High annual rainfall = excessive canopy growth + encourages diseases
What trellising system is used in Vinho Verde and why?
VSP - creates airflow in the humid environment + improves health and quality of the grapes + allow for mechanisation
Describe a classic Vinho Verde wine
White - pale lemon colored
High acidity + low alcohol (8 to 11,5% abv)
Wines with lower alcohol are usually off-dry
When can a Vinho Verde have up to 14% abv?
When a grape variety, a sub-region or an authorised quality labelling term is mentioned on the label
What IGP mean in Portugal?
Indicacao Geografica Protegida
What are the main GV used in Vinho Verde?
Loureiro (white)
Arinto (white)
For Vinho Verde Alvarinho = only Alvarinho grapes
What are the characteristics of Vinho Verde Alvarinho compared to regular Vinho Verde?
Slightly higher alcohol (11,5 to 14% abv)
Riper, more tropical aromas
What is the most produced type of wine in Douro?
Port
What is the most well-known GV in Douro?
Touriga Nacional
Where is Touriga Nacional used?
Douro - Portugal
What are the characteristics of Touriga Nacional?
Low yielding
Intense color + high levels of tannins in the wine
What are the characteristics of the vineyards in Dao (location, slopes…)?
Vines planted on gentle hills and slopes
Altitude: 200 to 400m above sea level
What are the characteristics of the climate in Dao and their impact on the wine?
Col, wet winters + dry summers + large diurnal range = high quality grapes
What is the climate like in Bairrada?
Maritime climate
Rainy winters + warm summers
What is the main GV in Bairrada?
Baga - small, thin skinned berries = wines deep in colour + high tannins
Where is Alentejo located?
South-East Portugal
What is the largest Vinho Regional appellation in terms of production in Portugal?
Vinho Regional Alentejano
What is the difference between Vinho Regional Alentejano and Alentejo?
Vinho Regional Alentejano is based around Alentejo but covers a far bigger production area
Winemaking regulations are more liberal Vinho Regional Alentejano
