Portugal Flashcards
When did wine in Portugal start improving in quality?
1980
What are the 3 classifications for Portuguese wines?
Vinho de Portugal
IGP
DOP
How many DOPs does Portugal have?
31
How many IGPs does Portugal have?
14
Where is Minho located?
Northwest Portugal
What is the famous DOP within Minho?
Vinho Verde
What is the river that runs through Vinho Verde?
Minho River
What is the translation for Vinho Verde?
Green wine
What are the soils of Vinho Verde?
Granitic
What are the 2 most planted grapes of Vinho Verde?
Alvarinho
Loureiro
What are the 2 important DOPs of the Durienese VR?
Douro
Port
What are the mountains of Douro?
Marao and Monetmuro
What is the soil of Douro?
Schist and some granite
What is the climate of Douro?
Continental
What are the 3 subregions of Douro?
Baixo Corgo
Cima Corgo
Douro Superior
What are the 5 main red grapes of Douro?
Touriga Nacional
Touriga Franca
Tinta Roriz
Tinta Cao
Tinta Barroca
What are the 4 main white grapes of Douro?
Malvasia Fina
Viosinho
Rabigato
Gouveio
What are the minimum ABVs for Douro Reserva?
12% ABV
What is the name for late harvest wines in Douro?
Colheita Tardia
What are the 4 IGPs of the Beiras region?
Terras do Dao
Terras de Cister
Terras da Beira
Beira Atlantic
