Portugal Flashcards
Synonym for Tina Roriz in Spain
Tempranillo
What is Godello from spain known as in Portugal?
Gouveio
What region can you find Arinto growing? and what does it add to a blend?
Bucelas. Alentejo. Adds Acidity to blends
Adega
Winery
Amarzem
Cave or Cellar
Branco
White
Colheita
Vintage
Doce
Sweet
Engarrafado (na origem)
Bottled (estate bottled)
Garraferia
A wine with extra ageing, literally a wine store, Minimum 8 Years Aging in Glass Demijohns
Maduro
Mature
Palhete
Traditional blend of red and white grapes to make a pink wine.
Quinta
Farm or estate (Herdade is the southern equivalent.
Describe the “Duriense” Vinho Regional
Generally used for declassified Douro wine. For example they are typically made from international or a least non local, grape varieties such as Syrah, Riesling, and Sauvignon Blanc.
Sub Zones of Douro DOP
Subzones (West to East): Baixo Corgo, Cima Corgo, Douro Superior
Authorized Styles of wine for Douro DOP
Styles:
Vinho: Branco, Rosado, Tinto
Vinho Espumante (sparkling)
Colheita tardia (late harvest)
Vinho Licoroso: Moscatel do Douro (fortified)
Aging requirements for Douro Dop : TINTO
Minimum Aging Requirements:
Tinto: may not be released until May 15 of the year following the harvest
Aging requirements for Douro Dop : ESPUMANTE
9 MO. ON THE LEES
What are the principal soils of the Douro?
Schist
Douro DOP MAX yields
Maximum Yield:
Branco: 65 hl/ha
Rosado/Tinto: 55 hl/ha
Styles of wine allowed for Porto DOP
Styles: Vinho Licoroso (Tawny, Ruby, White/Branco, Rosé/Rosado)
Whats the min g/l for all port wines?
Residual Sugar Levels: All Port wines must reach a minimum 17.5 g/l.
Branco Leve Seco: 17.5 g/l - 65 g/l
Extra-Seco: 17.5 g/l - 40 g/l
Seco: 40 - 65 g/l
Meio Seco: 65 - 85 g/l
Doce: 85 - 130 g/l
Muito Doce (Very Sweet): more than 130 g/l
WHATS SPECIAL ABOUT THE SCHIST IN THE DOURO?
ITS YELLOW AND VERTICAL OR NEAR VERTICAL SO THE VINES CAN EASILY PENITRATE.
CLIMATE OF THE DOURO
VARIED AND HARSH. COLD, WET WINTERS AND EXTREMELY HOT, DRY SUMMERS, WITH A LITTLE OCEAN INFLUENCE IN THE FAR WEST AND MARKED DIURNAL TEMPERATURE VARIATION TOWARDS THE EAST.