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Portugal Flashcards

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1
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What is the single most important climatic influence in Portugal?

A

Atlantic Ocean

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Much of Portugal’s climate is maritime, but as you move more inland the climate becomes more?

A

Hot, dry continental

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In the hot continental inland parts of Portugal, what can help to keep vineyards cool?

A

Altitude

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4
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Where in Portugal is the Vinho Verde DOP located?

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North West

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What is the climate in Vinho Verde DOP?

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Moderate maritime with high rainfall.

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The high rainfall in Vinho Verde DOP is managed by either?

A

Traditionally pergola

Modern spur pruned VSP
Creates airflow
Allows for mechanisation

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7
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Classic Vinho Verde DOP has a slight sparkling sensation with what colour, acidity & alcohol?

A

Colour: Pale lemon
Acidity: High
Alcohol: 8-11.5%

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8
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The alcohol in Vinho Verde DOP can be as high as 14% if the label carries one of three descriptors. What are they?

A

Grape variety
Sub-region
Quality labelling term

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9
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Vinho Verde Alvarinho DOC has more tropical aromas, but what three restrictions must it meet?

A

Must be made from 100% Alvarinho / Albariño (across the border in Spain)
Alcohol 11.5% to 14%
From a specific sub-region Monção e Melgaço

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10
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Where is the Douro DOC located?

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Northern Portugal from 80km inland to the Spanish border.

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Which grape variety from the Douro DOC is considered the highest quality that gives low yielding grapes with intense colour, flavour and high levels of tannin?

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Touriga Nacional

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Red wines of the Douro DOC have black fruit flavours, but what about the colour, body & tannins?

A

Deep colour
Full body
High, ripe tannins

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What is the name of the mountains that separate the Douro DOC and Vinho Verde DOC?

A

Marão Mountains

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Dão DOC wines often have what kind of fruit flavours, tannins and acidity?

A

Delicate red fruit aromas
Soft tannins
High acidity

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The Portuguese grape variety Alfrocheiro has what typical fruit flavours and colour depth?

A

Intense blackberry & strawberry
Deep in colour

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16
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Where is Bairrada DOC located?

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On the coast of Portugal, to the south of Vinho Verde DOP.

17
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What is the climate of Bairrada DOC?

A

Maritime

18
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What is the main problem with the climate of Bairrada?

A

Rain at harvest time for late ripening grape varieties.

19
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Baga is a late ripening grape variety. What is the main problem associated with it in Bairrada DOC?

A

Rains at harvest time.

20
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What colour and tannins does the small, thick-skinned Baga grape typically have?

A

Deep colour
High tannins

21
Q

Where is Alentejo DOC located?

A

In the southern half of Portugal.

22
Q

What is the climate in Alentejo DOC?

A

Warm
Cooler & wetter in the north.
Drier and hotter in the centre & south.

23
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Which three red grapes are typically blended in Alentejo DOC wines?

A

Aragonês
Trincadeira
Alicante Bouschet

24
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What is the Vinho Regional that surrounds Alentejo DOC?

A

Vinho Regional Alentejano
Vinho Regional = IGP

25
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What is the name of the region that is highlighted?

A

Vinho Verde

26
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What is the name of the region that is highlighted?

A

Douro

27
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What is the name of the region that is highlighted?

A

Bairrada

28
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What is the name of the region that is highlighted?

A

Dao

29
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What is the name of the region that is highlighted?

A

Alentejano

30
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What is the name of the region that is highlighted?

A

Alentejo

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