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Portugal Flashcards

1
Q

What are wines without geographic indication known as in Portugal

A

Vinho

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2
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What are the two levels of geographic indication in Portugal

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IGP (Indicação Geográfica Protegida)
DOP (Denominação de Origen Protegida)

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3
Q

What is the largest DOP in Portugal

A

Vinho Verde DOP

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4
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What is the climate of Vinho Verde DOP

A

Maritime

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5
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What Spanish wine region is a continuation of Vinho Verde to the North

A

Rías Baixas

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6
Q

What does Vinho Verde translate to in English

A

Green Wine

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7
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What is the primary varietal in Vinho Verde DOP

A

Loureiro

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8
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What grapes may be including with Loureiro in the Vinho Verde DOP blend

A

Trajadura
Avesso
Alvarinho
Pederña

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9
Q

What is the Portuguese name for Albariño

A

Alvarinho

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10
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What is the style of Vinho Verde DOP whites

A

Fresh, acidic, effervescent

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11
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How do Vinho Verde DOP whites get their effervescence

A

Force-carbonation

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12
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Which region of Portugal was one of the first demarcated wine regions in the world

A

Duoro

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13
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What style of wine is the Douro Valley known for

A

Port

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14
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What are the 3 sub-regions of Duoro DOP

A

Baixo Corgo
Cima Corgo
Duoro Superior

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15
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What is the terrain of Douro DOP

A

Mountainous, steep terraced vineyards

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16
Q

What is the primary red grape of Douro DOP

A

Touriga Nacional

17
Q

Define ‘Quinta’ in English

A

Single Vineyard

18
Q

What style of wine is produced in Douro DOP

A

Full bodied rich red wines
Still white wines

19
Q

Are red wines produced in Douro DOP still or fortified

20
Q

What is necessary for viticulture in Alentejo

A

Irrigation

21
Q

What is the climate of Alentejo

A

Hot continental

22
Q

What river cuts through Alentejo

A

The Tejo River

23
Q

What is the primary red grape of Alentejo

A

Trincadeira

24
Q

What region is home to Barraida DOP & Dão DOP

25
Q

What is the primary grape of Dão DOP

A

Touriga Nacional

26
Q

Describe the growing season in Dão

A

Hot, dry, diurnal shifts

27
Q

Name a handful of other red grapes authorized in Dão DOP in addition to Touriga Nacional

A

Touriga Franca
Jaen
Bastardo

28
Q

What white grapes are authorized in Dão DOP

A

Encruzado
Cercial
Bical

29
Q

Are international varietals allowed in the blend in Dão

A

Yes, but must not make up more than 40% of the blend

30
Q

What is the climate of Barraida DOP

A

Mild, rainy

31
Q

What is the primary red grape of Barraida DOP

32
Q

What is the labeling term for red wines in Barraida that exclude the use of international varietals

A

Barradia Classico

33
Q

What are some other red grapes in addition to Baga authorized in Barraida DOP

A

Touriga Nacional
Camarate
Castelão
International varietals

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