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Portugal Flashcards

1
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What is the term for regional appellations in Portugal?

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Regional appellations in Portugal use the term Vinho regional (VR).

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What does Garrafeira mean?

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It is the Portuguese term for “private wine cellar” or “reserve. Rarely used now.

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Who was the Marques de Pombal?

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A Portuguese chief minister who helped delimit and establish the Douro as a quality wine region in 1756.

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What is the minimum alcohol level for white Vinho Verde?

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The minimum alcohol level for white Vinho Verde is 8.5%.

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What is different about Alvarinho-led Vinho Verde compared to Rías Baixas Albariño?

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Alvarinho-led Vinho Verdes are more pétillant, mineral, and tart.

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What is Portugal’s largest DOC after Port DOC?

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Vinho Verde DOC.

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What style of wine is made in Bairrada?

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Reds based off of the highly tannic Baga grape, whites (and sparkling) from Maria Gomes (Fernão Pires). Other international varieties as well.

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What wines are made in the Dão DOC?

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Mostly full-bodied red blends. Key grapes Alfrocheiro, Tinta Roriz, Jaen and Touriga Nacional. Whites from Encruzado and Bical.

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Where is Palmela DOC, and what wines are made there?

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On the Península de Setúbal. Mainly red wines based on Castelão, which thrives in the area’s sandy soils.

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What are the main grape varieties used in Lisboa VR?

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White - Arinto
Red - Bastardo, Trincadeira, Ramisco.
Internation varieties are also permitted.

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What is Lourinha?

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Lourinha is a DOC for aquardente (a brandy) in Lisboa.

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What are the two main grapes in white Vinho Verde?

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Loureiro and Alvarinho are the two main grapes in white Vinho Verde.

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What grape is used in red Vinho Verde?

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Vinhão is used in red Vinho Verde.

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What wines are released under the Duriense appellation?

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International varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc that are grown in the Douro region of Portugal are released as VR Duriense (the regional appellation of the area.)

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Which three islands in the Azores have their own DOCs?

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Biscoitos, Graciosa, and Pico in the Azores have their own DOCs

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What type of wine is produced in the Azores?

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Most wine produced in the Azores is white, most based on the Verdelho, Arinto, or Terrantez grape varieties.

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What is the southernmost region of mainland Portugal?

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Algarve is the southernmost region of Portugal.

18
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Where is Colares and what grapes are planted there?

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Colares DOC is in the Lisboa Region of Portugal. Ramisco, a high acid, high tannin red wine and Malvasia, an aromatic white wine, are the dominant varieties.

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Where is Do Tejo and what wines are produced there?

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Do Tejo is in Portugal, and produces a wide range of red, white, rose, sparkling and fortified grapes. Castalao and Trincadeira are the most planted red grapes, Fernao Pires is the most planted white.

20
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Where is Setubal and what wine is produced there?

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Setubal in south of Tejo in Portugal. It is known for it Vin Doux Naturale style wines made from Muscat de Alexandria.

21
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What is Moscatel de Setubal?

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A sweet fortified wine from Portugal, made using the Moscatel (Muscat) grape.

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Where is Alentejo and what are the leading grapes of the region?

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Alentejo DOC is in southeastern Portugal in the Alentejano region. Leading grapes are Aragonez (Tempranillo) and Trincadeira (Tinta Amarela) and Alicante Bouschet.

23
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What is Tejo?

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Tejo VR is a wine region in Portugal east of Lisbon.

24
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Where is the Minho wine region, and what is the main DOC of the region?

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The northwestern corner of Portugal. Vinho Verde DOC.

25
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What is Madeira?

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Dry or sweet fortified wines produced on the volcanic island of Madeira.

26
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Where was Madeira particularly popular until the early 1900s?

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America - in particular cities like Savannah and Charleston in the southern states.

27
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What styles of Madeira were popular with southern Americans?

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Lighter styles.

28
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What was Rainwater?

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A pale and delicate Madeira in Savannah.

29
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How were Madeiras sold in the US identified?

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By the ship they came to America on.

30
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Where was Madeira stored when it reached the US?

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In warm lofts/attics to continue mellowing.

31
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What is Frasqueira?

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Frasqueira is a vintage Madeira - cask aged for a minimum of 20 years.

32
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What is a Colheita for Madeira?

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For Madeira, it refers to to a single vintage (85% minimum) aged for at least 5 years before bottling.

33
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What grapes are used for the dry styles of Madeira?

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Sercial, Verdelho, and/or Tinta Negra grapes are used for the dry styles of Madeira.

34
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What grapes are used for the sweeter styles of Madeira?

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Boal, Malvasia, or Tinta Negra grapes are used for making the sweeter styles of Madeira.

35
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What are the “noble” grapes of Madeira?

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Sercial, Verdelho, Boal, and Malvasia (Malmsey) are the noble grapes of Madeira.

36
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What is the most widely planted grape on Madeira?

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Tinta Negra is the most widely grown grape of Madeira.

37
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What style of Madeira is extra dry or dry, highly acidic, and excellent as an aperitif?

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The Sercial style of Madeira is extra dry or dry, highly acidic, and excellent as an aperitif.

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What style of Madeira is off-dry or medium dry, honeyed, with a somewhat smoky character?

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The Verdelho style of Madeira is off-dry or medium dry, honeyed, with a somewhat smoky character.

39
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What style of Madeira is sweet, raisiny, medium rich, and highly aromatic?

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The Boal style of Madeira is sweet, raisiny, medium rich, and highly aromatic.

40
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What style of Madeira is very sweet, somewhat soft, and very rich?

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Malmsey Madeira is very sweet, somewhat soft, and very rich.

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