Portugal Flashcards
Which is the quality structure in portuguese wines?
-IG/VR (Vinhos Regional)
-IGP (Indicacao Geografica Protegida)
-DOP/DOC (Denominacao de Origem Protegida/Controlada)
-IPR/DOP (Indicacao de Provenienca Regulamentada)
What does ‘Garrafeira’ means?
Label term, must state the Vintage and have 0,5%abv more than its DOP.
For reds matured min. 2 years in wood plus 1 year in bottle.
For whites/rosado matured min. 6 months in wood plus 6 months in bottle.
When is the term ‘Reserva’ or ‘Gran Reserva’ used?
Refer to aging specification and award scores from official tasting panels of each region
Where is Minho IGP and what is its main DOP?
Extreme northwest of Portugal, bordering Spain or River Minho.
Vinho Verde DOP
Which are the 3 most important varietals for white Vinho Verde DOP?
Alvarinho
Loureiro
Trajadura
How are the vines trained in Vinho Verde DOP?
-‘Enforcado’ method. High from the ground on trellises or on trees. The grape doesn’t benefit from the reflected heat from the ground, so they’re a bit underripe at harvest, hence the ‘green’/’verde’.
Where is Trasmontano IGP and which soil can we find there?
Northeast, between Minho and Spain.
Schistous soils with some outcrops of granite.
Quite mountainous, so climate varies a lot.
Describe Douriens IGP and list its 2 DOPs
On the River Douro, granite and schist soils, extremely mountainous, especially on the eastern half.
-Douro DOP
-Porto DOP
Which are the 3 sub-regions of Douro DOP?
-Baixo Corgo
-Cima Corgo
-Douro Superior
Which was the first real quality wine to be recognized in Douro DOP?
Barca Velha, from Casa Ferreirinha in 1952
Which are the main Douro DOP grapes for reds and whites?
-Reds
Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Francisca, Tinta Amarela, Tinta Barroca, Tinta Cao
-Whites
Arinto, Gouveio, Malvasia, Rabigato, Viosinho
Which grape is ‘Tinta Roriz’?
Tempranillo
Where is Tavora-Varosa DOP and which soil can we find there?
Right under western half of Douro, mountainous region with schist and granite soils
Describre Dao DOP
Centre of Portugal, south of Douro DOP.
Produces 80% reds and 20% whites.
On terraced slopes of granite hills.
Which are the main grapes for reds and whites Dao DOP?
-Reds
Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz, Alfrocheiro
-Whites
Encruzado
Describe Lafoes DOP
Between Minho and Dao DOP.
Granite soils.
White similar to Vinho Verde
Where is Bairrada DOP and which is the main grape?
Between southern half of Dao DOP and the western coast. Clay soil called ‘Bairro’
-Red: Baga grapes
-White: Maria Gomes
Describe Beira Interior DOP
High ground on granite soils.
Very hot summers
Very cold winters
Soft regional red and whites produced
Describe Lisboa IGP
Largest wine producing region in Portugal.
Temperate climate, situated between the Atlantic and Tejo region.
Producers of ‘aguardente’ (brandy)
Where is Colares DOP and which are its main grape varietals?
West coast, northern from Lisbon.
-Reds: Romisco, Castelao
-Whites: Malvasia
Which are the 2 soil types and respective grapes planted, in Colares DOP?
-‘chao de areia’ on sand dunes
min. 80% Romisco
-‘chao rija’ firm ground out of dunes
min. 80% Castelao
Where is Carcavelos DOP and what is the main style?
On the coast, west of Lisbon.
Sweet white fortified wines.
Where is Peninsula de Setubal IGP and what is the climate there?
West coast, south of Tejo.
Subtropical/Mediterranean climate
Describe Pamela DOP and its soil types
Sandy soils next to Pamela town.
Limestone/clay on mountain slopes.
Best reds from sandy soil and
min. 67% Castelao
Describe Setubal DOP and its wines
Superb liqueur (fortified) wine (16-22abv) from min. 85% Moscatel (Muscat d’Alexandria)
Ages well in cask
Describe Alentejano IGP and its main wines
Biggest region in southern Portugal.
Granite/clay soils with Mediterranean and continental climate.
-Reds from Aragonez, Costelao, Trincadeira
-Whites from Antao Vaz, Arinto, Fernao Pires
What is ‘Aragonez’?
Tempranillo
Describe Algarve IGP
Sandy, clay, limestone, rocky sandstone.
Dry, windy climate, moderated by mountains and ocean.
Average quality reds and whites
Describe Acores IGP
9 island in the Azores Archipelago
Red and white, whites best
What is Madeira DOP?
Appellation for fortified wines
