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Portugal Flashcards

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1
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describe the climate of Portugal

A

much of the country has a maritime climate. inland becomes more continental

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name the 5 most important DOCs/DOPs of Portugal

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Vinho Verde
Douro
Dão
Bairrada
Alentejo

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3
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where is Vinho Verde located

A

northwestern corner of Portugal

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4
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what is the climate of Vinho Verde

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moderate maritime, high rainfall

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5
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what is the traditional vineyard trellising system in Vinho Verde

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pergola

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6
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which trellising system is now more used in Vinho Verde

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spur prun VSP

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7
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what are the local white grape varieties of Vinho Verde

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Arinto
Loureiro
Alvarinho

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8
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what is the classic style of wine of Vinho Verde

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low alcohol, crisp, citrusy white, some off-dry

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9
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what is the typical abv range of Vinho Verde

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8-11.5%

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10
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what is the oldest wine region in the world

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Douro

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11
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what is the mountain range on the western side of the Douro Valley

A

Marão Mountains

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12
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what are the differences between Douro DOC and Porto DOC

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Douro = dry
Porto = sweet fortified

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13
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name the 5 leading red grapes in the Douro

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Touriga Nacional
Touriga Franca
Tinta Barroca
Tinta Cão
Tinta Roriz

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14
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which variety is considered the HQ for red wine in Douro

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Touriga Nacional

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15
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what are the different names of Tempranillo in Portugal

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Tinta Roriz –> Douro
Aragonês –> Alentejo

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16
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what is the elevation in the Dão

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400-500mt

17
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which white grape variety is used for high quality wines in the Dao

A

Encruzado

18
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name the most important red varieties in the Dão

A

Touriga Nacional
Jaen
Tinta Roriz
Alfrocheiro

19
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what is the spanish name of Jaen

A

Mencia

20
Q

what is the climate of the Bairrada

A

maritime

21
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what are the main varieties of the Bairrada

A

Baga –> reds
Bical and Maria Gomes –> white

22
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which international reds are allowed in Bairrada

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Cab Sauv, Merlot and Syrah

23
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what is the largest wine region in portugal by size

A

Alentejano

24
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what white grape varieties are used in Alentejo

A

Arinto
Antão Vaz
Roupeiro

25
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what red grape varieties are used in Alentego

A

Aragones
Alicante Bouschet
Trincadeira

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