Portugal

Question 1

Topography (Cities, water bodies, mountains)
Factor effecting climate, hazards, Terroir

Answer 1

Cities: Porto, Losbon, Faro

Ocean: Atlantic
River: Duoro, Tejo, Guadiana

On the coast - Cool to moderate Maritime climate
Inland - Hot, dry continental

Best vineyards are on hills providing altitude and cooler condition

Question 2

Vinho verde

Answer 2

Maritime climate

White and rose are produced.

White grape varieties
Alvarinho - Tropical, stone fruit (11-14%abv)
High acidity, low alcohol (8-11% abv) - rot resistant.

Louriero, Arinto - Pale, lemon colour
High acidity, low alcohol (8-11% abv)
Sparkling sensation enhances their freshness

Question 3

Appellation

Answer 3

There are 5 main DOCs

Vinho verde
Duoro
Dâo
Bairrada
Alentejo

Question 4

Duoro

Answer 4

Mountain: Serra do Marâo protects the area from the Atlantic ocean influence

Warm continental climate

Grape varieties
Touriga Nacional, Touriga franca, Tinta roriz (tempranillo), Tinta barroca, Tinta câo

Typical style is deep colour, black fruit, high tannins, full body.

Question 5

Dâo

Answer 5

Cold, wet winters and dry summers.
High diurnal range provides great condition for optimal grape growth

Vineyards on hills and slopes at 200-400m

Grape varieties
Touriga national, tinta roriz (tempranillo), Jaen (mencia) and Alfrocheiro
Red fruit, high acidity, soft tannins

Question 6

Dâo

Answer 6

Moderate maritime

High diurnal range provides great condition for optimal grape growth

Vineyards on hills and slopes at 200-400m

Grape varieties
Touriga national, tinta roriz (tempranillo), Jaen (mencia) and Alfrocheiro
Red and black fruit, high acidity, soft tannins

Question 7

Bairrada

Answer 7

Maritime climate
Rain at harvest can be a problem

Grape variety
Baga (black fruit, high soft tannins and alcohol) - late ripens
Touriga national
Syral, marlot, cab sauv.

Question 8

Alentejo

Answer 8

Moderate continental

Grape varieties
Aragonês (tempranillo), Trincadeira (drought resistent), Alicante bouchet

Typical style
Red/black fruit, high tannins and alcohol

Largest vino regional is Alentejano