Portugal Flashcards
What are the two major bodies of water that influence Portuguese viticulture?
Atlantic Ocean
Douro River
Describe the topography of Portugal.
Mountainous interior that gradually descends west to the coast.
What are the two main soils of Douro DOP and Porto DOP?
Granite & Schist
Describe the topography of Douro and Porto DOPs.
Steep, terraced, vineyards on the mountainsides.
What style of wine is made in Vinho Verde DOP?
Low alcohol, slightly effervescent white wines.
What style of wine is produced in Porto DOP and Madeira DOP?
Fortified wine
What are the three primary grapes used in Vinho Verde DOP?
Loureiro (Most Planted)
Trajadura (Treixadura)
Alvarinho (Albarino)
What are the three sub-regions of the Douro? List them from West-to-East.
Baixo Corgo
Cima Corgo
Douro Superior
What are the grape varieties used in Douro DOP?
Touriga Nacional
In Douro DOP, what are quintas?
Single Vineyards/Estate
Directly translates as “farm”
T or F: Douro and Porto DOPs share the same appellation boundaries.
True
What does single quinta mean?
Port term referring to single vintage and single estate.
Name all six DOP regions of Portugal
Vinho Verde DOP
Douro DOP
Porto DOP
Dao DOP
Bairrada DOP
Alentejo DOP
