Portugal Flashcards
What are the two tiers of quality wines from Portugal
DOP (Denominação de Origem Protegida)
IGP (Indicaçao Geográfica Protegida)
What is the minimum percentage of grapes required to be sourced from the named region on IGP wine in Portugal
85%
What are standard wines without geographical indication labeled as in Portugal
Vinho
What does the term ‘garrafeira’ mean on a label in Portugal
Minimum cellar aging:
Reds - Min. 30 months
White.Rosado - Min. 12 months
What does ‘reserva’ indicate on a Portuguese label
0.5% higher ABV than minimum requirements for a DOP
What does ‘reserva’ mean on a sparkling wine label in Portugal
Min. 12 months aging ‘sur lie’
What does ‘Colheita Seleccionada’ indicate on a label in Portugal
Min. 1% higher ABV than the regional minimum
What is the climate of Vinho Verde
Maritime
What is Portugal’s largest DOP
Vinho Verde DOP
What are the soils of Vinho Verde DOP
Granite
What is the primary grape varietal in Vinho Verde DOP
Loureiro
What are the ancillary varietals of the classic Vinho Verde blend in addition to Loureiro
Trajadura
Avesso
Alrinto
Alvarinho
What village is known for single varietal Alvarinho in Vinho Verde
Monção
What causes the slight effervescence of Vinho Verde white wines
Carbon dioxide injections
What styles of wine are authorized in Vinho Verde DOP
White
Rosado
Red
How do red Vinho Verde wines gain slight effervescence
Malolactic fermentation in bottle
How long can Vinho Verde age
Not long, meant to be consumed year of release
What is the DOP of Tansmontano IGP
Trás-os-Montes DOP
What are the three non-contiguous sub regions of Trás-os-Montes DOP
Chaves
Valpaços
Planalto Mirandés
What is the climate of Trás-os-Montes DOP
Warm dry climate
What is the terrain of Trás-os-Montes DOP
Mountainous
What are the major red grapes of Trás-os-Montes DOP
Touriga Nacional
Tinta Roriz
Bastardo
Touriga Francescana
What is the Portuguese synonym for Tempranillo
Tinta Roriz
What are the two main white grapes of Trás-os-Montes DOP
Ferñao Pires
Síria
What are the two major DOPs of the Duriense IGP
Port DOP
Duoro DOP
What was the first demarcated wine region in Portugal
The Duoro
What is the terrain of vineyards along the Duoro River Valley
Planted on steep terraces
What is the climate of Duoro DOP
Continental with hot summers
What two mountain ranges does the Duoro River carve
Marão
Montemuro
What is the main soil type of Duoro DOP
Schist
What are the three sub-regions of the Duoro DOP
Baixo Corgo
Clima Corgo
Duoro Superiore
What fortified wine is permitted in Duoro DOP
Moscatel de Duoro (not port)
What is the signature red grape of the Douro DOP
Touriga Nacional
What are the 4 major white grapes of Duoro DOP
Malvasia
Viosinho
Rabigato
Gouvieo
What grape varietal is used for Moscatel de Duoro
Moscatel Galego
What is the minimum aging required for Duoro DOP white ‘reserva’ wine
Min. 6 months aging
What is the minimum aging required for Duoro DOP red ‘reserva’ wine
Min. 12 months aging
What is the min. ABV required for white/rosé ‘Reserva’ wines in Duoro DOP
11.5% min. ABV
What is the min. ABV required for red ‘Reserva’ wines in Duoro DOP
12% min. ABV
What is the requirement for wines to be labeled ‘Grande Reserva’ in Duoro DOP
Must be well-rated by IVDP in a blind tasting panel
What is Colheita Tardia wine in the Duoro DOP
Late harvest wine
What vessels were typically used to transport Port down the Duoro to Porto
Barco Rabelo ships
What is sparkling wine from the Duoro DOP labeled as
Espumante do Duoro
What Porto suburbs is Port shipped to
Vila Nova de Gaia