Portugal Flashcards

1
Q

describe the climate of Portugal

A

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

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2
Q

name the 5 most important DOCs/DOPs of Portugal

A

Vinho Verde
Douro
Dão
Bairrada
Alentejo

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3
Q

where is Vinho Verde located

A

northwestern corner of Portugal

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4
Q

what is the climate of Vinho Verde

A

moderate maritime, high rainfall

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5
Q

what is the traditional vineyard trellising system in Vinho Verde

A

pergola

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6
Q

which trellising system is now more used in Vinho Verde

A

spur prun VSP

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7
Q

what are the local white grape varieties of Vinho Verde

A

Arinto
Loureiro
Alvarinho

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8
Q

what is the classic style of wine of Vinho Verde

A

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

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9
Q

what is the typical abv range of Vinho Verde

A

8-11.5%

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10
Q

what is the oldest wine region in the world

A

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
Q

what are the differences between Douro DOC and Porto DOC

A

Douro = dry
Porto = sweet fortified

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13
Q

name the 5 leading red grapes in the Douro

A

Touriga Nacional
Touriga Franca
Tinta Barroca
Tinta Cão
Tinta Roriz

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14
Q

which variety is considered the HQ for red wine in Douro

A

Touriga Nacional

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15
Q

what are the different names of Tempranillo in Portugal

A

Tinta Roriz –> Douro
Aragonês –> Alentejo

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16
Q

what is the elevation in the Dão

A

400-500mt

17
Q

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

A

Encruzado

18
Q

name the most important red varieties in the Dão

A

Touriga Nacional
Jaen
Tinta Roriz
Alfrocheiro

19
Q

what is the spanish name of Jaen

A

Mencia

20
Q

what is the climate of the Bairrada

A

maritime

21
Q

what are the main varieties of the Bairrada

A

Baga –> reds
Bical and Maria Gomes –> white

22
Q

which international reds are allowed in Bairrada

A

Cab Sauv, Merlot and Syrah

23
Q

what is the largest wine region in portugal by size

A

Alentejano

24
Q

what white grape varieties are used in Alentejo

A

Arinto
Antão Vaz
Roupeiro

25
Q

what red grape varieties are used in Alentego

A

Aragones
Alicante Bouschet
Trincadeira

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