Portugal

Question 1

Portugal
general

Answer 1

• Rich history of using indigenous grapes
• Western Iberian penisula
• Atlantic ocean, maritime climate, but very warm interior
• cooler north/warmer south
• grape varities - 200+ indigenous varities

Question 2

Portugal
Appelations
no goegraphic distinction

Answer 2

Vinho

Question 3

Portugal
Appelations
with goegraphic distinction

Answer 3

Indicacao Geografica Protegida (IG or IGP)
* 85% from stated region
* Minimum alcohol required

Denominacao de Origem Protegida (DOP
* More regulations
* * Style
* * Maximum Yields
* * Minimum alcohol
* * Aging requirements

Question 4

Portugal DOP regions

Answer 4

Vinho Verde
Douro
Porto
Madeira

Question 5

Northern Portugal
Vinho Verde

Answer 5

near ocean, has to deal with humidity
cool maritime and humid

grapes
* Loureiro
* Trajadura
* Alvarhino (Albarino)

Vinification
* low alcohol, white wines with lively acidity and slight effervesence

Question 6

Northern Portugal
Duoro DOP

Answer 6

• Along Duoro river
• Very warm to hot
• Mountainous, wild, and remote
• less emphasis on single vineyard, mush more attention on winemaking

Question 7

Northern Portugal
Duoro DOP
soil, grapes, viticulture

Answer 7

Soil - Schist (top vineyards)

Grape: Touriga Nacional & friends

Viticulture
* steep, terraced vineyards
* Single vineyard quintas

vinification
* belnds of indigenous varieties
* rich, dry, powerful red wines