Portugal Flashcards
describe the climate of Portugal
much of the country has a maritime climate. inland becomes more continental
name the 5 most important DOCs/DOPs of Portugal
Vinho Verde
Douro
Dão
Bairrada
Alentejo
where is Vinho Verde located
northwestern corner of Portugal
what is the climate of Vinho Verde
moderate maritime, high rainfall
what is the traditional vineyard trellising system in Vinho Verde
pergola
which trellising system is now more used in Vinho Verde
spur prun VSP
what are the local white grape varieties of Vinho Verde
Arinto
Loureiro
Alvarinho
what is the classic style of wine of Vinho Verde
low alcohol, crisp, citrusy white, some off-dry
what is the typical abv range of Vinho Verde
8-11.5%
what is the oldest wine region in the world
Douro
what is the mountain range on the western side of the Douro Valley
Marão Mountains
what are the differences between Douro DOC and Porto DOC
Douro = dry
Porto = sweet fortified
name the 5 leading red grapes in the Douro
Touriga Nacional
Touriga Franca
Tinta Barroca
Tinta Cão
Tinta Roriz
which variety is considered the HQ for red wine in Douro
Touriga Nacional
what are the different names of Tempranillo in Portugal
Tinta Roriz –> Douro
Aragonês –> Alentejo
what is the elevation in the Dão
400-500mt
which white grape variety is used for high quality wines in the Dao
Encruzado
name the most important red varieties in the Dão
Touriga Nacional
Jaen
Tinta Roriz
Alfrocheiro
what is the spanish name of Jaen
Mencia
what is the climate of the Bairrada
maritime
what are the main varieties of the Bairrada
Baga –> reds
Bical and Maria Gomes –> white
which international reds are allowed in Bairrada
Cab Sauv, Merlot and Syrah
what is the largest wine region in portugal by size
Alentejano
what white grape varieties are used in Alentejo
Arinto
Antão Vaz
Roupeiro
what red grape varieties are used in Alentego
Aragones
Alicante Bouschet
Trincadeira
