Portugal Flashcards
Topography (Cities, water bodies, mountains)
Factor effecting climate, hazards, Terroir
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
Vinho verde
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
Appellation
There are 5 main DOCs
Vinho verde
Duoro
Dâo
Bairrada
Alentejo
Duoro
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.
Dâo
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
Dâo
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
Bairrada
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.
Alentejo
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
