Portugal

Question 1

Give the full PDO term for Portugese Wine Law as well as the traditional term

Answer 1

DOP = Denominacao de Origem Protegida
DOC= Denominacao de Origem Controlada (Traditional)

Question 2

Give the full PDI term for Portugese Wine Law as well as the traditional term

Answer 2

IGP = Indicacao Geografica Protegida
Vinho Regional (Traditional)

Question 3

The term “Reserva” to which wine does this apply and name a few characteristics

Answer 3

Reserva is a term reserved for DOC wines.

Vintage wines, exceed min alcohol .5% abv and glass bottled

Question 4

The term “Garrafeira” to which wine does this apply and describe the ageing requirements for red, white and rose.

Answer 4

Can apply to all Portugese wines (DOC & IGP)
Vintage wines. Red Garrafeira min 30 months (of which 12 months bottle ageing). White & Rose 12 months (of which 6 months bottle ageing).

Question 5

Name the classification term that may be used for wine without geographical indication (Blending across regions possible)

Answer 5

Vinho

Question 6

Vinho wines may have which two characteristics indicated on the label?

Answer 6

With or without year and/or variety

Question 7

Describe the overall climate condition in one term and what is the main moderation factor?

Answer 7

Most important influence is the Atlantic ocean, much of the country has a maritime climate with warm summers and cool, wet winters.

Question 8

Name the 5 main Black Grape Varieties

Answer 8

Touriga Nacional
Tinta Roriz (also known as Aragones or Tempranillo)
Castelao
Baga
Trincadeira

Question 9

Name the 5 main White Grape Varieties

Answer 9

tbd

Question 10

Describe in more detail Touriga Nacional

Answer 10

Low yields, intense colour, intense flavours, high levels of tannin

Question 11

Tinta Roriz / Aragones, like Touriga Nacional can be used to make port or unfortified. Describe two of its unfortified styles

Answer 11

Deep coloured, complex wine with high levels of ripe tannin.
High yield of simpler, lighter wines.