Portugal

Question 1

Portugal

Answer 1

Location: W Iberian Peninsula
Geography: Atlantic Ocean
Climate: Maritime coast, cooler N, warm S, very warm interior

Question 2

Portugal Wine Law

Answer 2

Vinho - no geographic classification

Indicação Geográfica Protegida (IG or IGP) - 14 total - >85% grapes from region, minimum alcohol

Denominação de Origem Protegida (DOP) - 31 total - more regulation on style, max yield, min alcohol, aging requirements
Vinho Verde, Douro, Porto, Madeira, Bairrada, Dao, Alentejo

Question 3

Vinho Verde DOP

Answer 3

Location: Atlantic Ocean, NW Portugal
City: Porto
Geography: Duoro River W-E
Climate: Maritime cool, humid
Grapes: Loureiro, Trajadura, Alvarinho (Albariño)

Vinho Verde blend
Style: Low alcohol, white wine with lively acidity and slight effervesce
Viticulture: Short growing season and picked early -> low alcohol and higher acidity
Vinification: Blend of white grapes, spritz added
Pairing: salads, fish, vegetable dishes, citrus-driven sauces

Question 4

Douro DOP

Answer 4

Location: N Portugal, inland
City: Vila Real
Geography: Duoro River W-E; mountainous, rugged, wild, remote
Climate: Continental, very warm to hot
Soil: Schist
Sub-regions: Baixo Corgo, Cima Corga, Dovro Superior
Grapes: Touriga Nacional & others

Style: Port (fortified)

Tinto Douro
Style: Rich, intense full-bodied dry red wine
Tasting notes:
Tannin: High
Viticulture: Steep terraced vineyards, single vineyard quintas
Vinification: Blends of indigenous varieties

Question 5

Key Portuguese Wine Terms

Answer 5

Vinho Tinto Red Wine

Vinho Branco White Wine

Quinta Wine farm. You’ll often find this word as part of a winery’s name on the label of wines from Portugal.