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Which is the quality structure in portuguese wines?

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-IG/VR (Vinhos Regional)
-IGP (Indicacao Geografica Protegida)
-DOP/DOC (Denominacao de Origem Protegida/Controlada)
-IPR/DOP (Indicacao de Provenienca Regulamentada)

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What does ‘Garrafeira’ means?

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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.

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When is the term ‘Reserva’ or ‘Gran Reserva’ used?

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Refer to aging specification and award scores from official tasting panels of each region

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Where is Minho IGP and what is its main DOP?

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Extreme northwest of Portugal, bordering Spain or River Minho.

Vinho Verde DOP

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Which are the 3 most important varietals for white Vinho Verde DOP?

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Alvarinho
Loureiro
Trajadura

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How are the vines trained in Vinho Verde DOP?

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-‘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’.

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Where is Trasmontano IGP and which soil can we find there?

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Northeast, between Minho and Spain.
Schistous soils with some outcrops of granite.
Quite mountainous, so climate varies a lot.

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Describe Douriens IGP and list its 2 DOPs

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On the River Douro, granite and schist soils, extremely mountainous, especially on the eastern half.

-Douro DOP
-Porto DOP

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Which are the 3 sub-regions of Douro DOP?

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-Baixo Corgo
-Cima Corgo
-Douro Superior

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Which was the first real quality wine to be recognized in Douro DOP?

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Barca Velha, from Casa Ferreirinha in 1952

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Which are the main Douro DOP grapes for reds and whites?

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-Reds
Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Francisca, Tinta Amarela, Tinta Barroca, Tinta Cao
-Whites
Arinto, Gouveio, Malvasia, Rabigato, Viosinho

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Which grape is ‘Tinta Roriz’?

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Tempranillo

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Where is Tavora-Varosa DOP and which soil can we find there?

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Right under western half of Douro, mountainous region with schist and granite soils

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Describre Dao DOP

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Centre of Portugal, south of Douro DOP.
Produces 80% reds and 20% whites.
On terraced slopes of granite hills.

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Which are the main grapes for reds and whites Dao DOP?

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-Reds
Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz, Alfrocheiro
-Whites
Encruzado

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Describe Lafoes DOP

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Between Minho and Dao DOP.
Granite soils.
White similar to Vinho Verde

17
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Where is Bairrada DOP and which is the main grape?

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Between southern half of Dao DOP and the western coast. Clay soil called ‘Bairro’
-Red: Baga grapes
-White: Maria Gomes

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Describe Beira Interior DOP

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High ground on granite soils.
Very hot summers
Very cold winters
Soft regional red and whites produced

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Describe Lisboa IGP

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Largest wine producing region in Portugal.
Temperate climate, situated between the Atlantic and Tejo region.
Producers of ‘aguardente’ (brandy)

20
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Where is Colares DOP and which are its main grape varietals?

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West coast, northern from Lisbon.
-Reds: Romisco, Castelao
-Whites: Malvasia

21
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Which are the 2 soil types and respective grapes planted, in Colares DOP?

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-‘chao de areia’ on sand dunes
min. 80% Romisco
-‘chao rija’ firm ground out of dunes
min. 80% Castelao

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Where is Carcavelos DOP and what is the main style?

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On the coast, west of Lisbon.
Sweet white fortified wines.

23
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Where is Peninsula de Setubal IGP and what is the climate there?

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West coast, south of Tejo.
Subtropical/Mediterranean climate

24
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Describe Pamela DOP and its soil types

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Sandy soils next to Pamela town.
Limestone/clay on mountain slopes.
Best reds from sandy soil and
min. 67% Castelao

25
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Describe Setubal DOP and its wines

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Superb liqueur (fortified) wine (16-22abv) from min. 85% Moscatel (Muscat d’Alexandria)
Ages well in cask

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Describe Alentejano IGP and its main wines

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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

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What is ‘Aragonez’?

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Tempranillo

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Describe Algarve IGP

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Sandy, clay, limestone, rocky sandstone.
Dry, windy climate, moderated by mountains and ocean.
Average quality reds and whites

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Describe Acores IGP

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9 island in the Azores Archipelago
Red and white, whites best

30
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What is Madeira DOP?

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Appellation for fortified wines

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