Portugal Flashcards
Describe the climates of Portugal.
What is a key moderating factor?
Predominantly Maritime from Atlantic influence.
Many inland vineyards are hot dry and Continental.
Altitude can moderate temperatures, especially at night, in some regions.
What is the modern name of Portugal’s PDO?
What is the traditional term?
DOP - Denominacão de Origen Protegida
DOC - Denominacão de Origen Controlada
What are the Portuguese terms for PGI wines?
What are non PGI table wines called?
IGP = Indicacão Geografica Protegida or
traditionally Vinho Regional.
What is the highest rated black grape in Portugal?
What is its defining character on the palate?
Touriga Nacional.
High tannin.
In Portugal Tempranillo is also know by what other 2 names?
Tinta Roriz.
Aragonês in the Alentejo region.
Other than Touriga Nacional and Tinta Roriz name 3 other black grapes grown in Portugal.
In terms of the palate, what character do most have in common?
Jaen (known as Mencia in Spain) - Fresh fruit with medium to high acid
The following all having high tannins…
-Baga (also very deep in colour)
-Tricandeira
-Alicante Bouschet (also very deep in colour)
Name the three white grapes grown in Vinho Verde and give simple tasting notes
Loreiro and Arinto - produce fresh wines with a slight sparkle, lemon flavours, high acidity and generally lower abv
Alvarinho (Albariño in Spain) - produce wines with riper, tropical, aromas but still with high acidity, higher abv at 11.5%~14%
DOC Vinho Verde has a moderate Mediterranean climate with plenty of rain. What risks does this bring and how do growers mitigate against these conditions?
High risk of disease (mould and rot).
Use spur pruned vines with VSP to maximise airflow through the vines
DOC Douro - what is the climate?
Warm to hot continental climate
Name the two dominant black grapes used to make DOC Douro red wines.
Touriga Nacional and Tinta Roriz (Tempranillo).
(both having deep colour, full body, intense black fruit, high tannin).
Describe where good DOC Douro white grapes are grown and give simple tasting notes
The best from high altitude gives wines of fresh varietal flavours with med plus to high acidity.
Describe the geography of Dão.
With regards to climate, what helps account for the production of high quality wines.
Mountainous,
A wide diurnal range.
The red wines of the Dão typically have what character?
Delicate red fruit aromas, soft tannins and high acidity.
Which 4 black grapes are now commonly grown in Dão?
Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz, Jaen (Mencia in Spain) and Alfrocheiro.
Where is DOC Bairrada located and what is the climate?
West of Dão close to the Atlantic
The climate is Maritime with rainy winters and warm summers.
