Portugal

Question 0

Of the main black grape variety name the one matching the following description :
A: tick skinned grape, wines of high tannin and acid
B: fruit, rich-Textured reds that can develop nutty complexity with age
C: complex fruity, spicy red wines which are drought tolerant requiring hot, dry conditions

Answer 0

A: Baga
B: Castelao
C: Trincadeira

Question 1

Name two other names for the grape variety Tempranillo in Portugal

Answer 1

Tints Roriz and Aragones in the centre and south

Question 2

Name a prominent white grape variety producing fresh, semi- aromatic and fruity wines. That are important in the centre and south of Portugal

Answer 2

Arinto

Question 3

Name the DOC that produces exceptional quality Pederna and give the other more common name for this variety.

Answer 3

Bucelas DOC, Arinto grape variety

Question 4

Name two white Portuguese varieties giving full bodied, nutty wines

Answer 4

Fernao Pires and Antao Vaz

Question 5

Describe the climate, main moderating factor and soil type in Vinho Verde

Answer 5

Maritime, High rainfall (1200 mil), spring rain can be a problem and cooling Atlantic winds is the main moderating factor. Granite subsoil and shallow.

Question 6

Vinho Verde Alvarinho, in which two sub- regions is it produced and describe the style

Answer 6

Moncao and Melgaco. It has higher alcohol (11,5 - 14%), riper, more tropical aromas

Question 7

Describe the classic white Vinho Verde and cultivars used.

Answer 7

High in acidity with a low alc of 8,5 to 11,5 % and pale lemon in color. Often spritzy. Cultivars: Loureiro, Arinto, trajadura, Avezzo and Azal.

Question 8

Douro: describe the climate and soil

Answer 8

Warm maritime in the west with high rainfall (900mm) and hot continental in the east with lower rainfall (400mm). Douro river and High altitudes (200-850m) moderate the climate. Soils are slate like schistose, providing both good drainage and heat reflection.

Question 9

Name the five most important varieties in the Douro.

Answer 9

Touriga nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barocca, Tinta Cao.

Question 10

Dao: describe the climate and soil type.

Answer 10

Mountainous region, but vineyards planted on lower gentler slopes (200-400m); continental climate with significant day-night temperature variation. Soil majority granite.

Question 11

Name 3 or 4 important cultivars in the Dao DOC.

Answer 11

Touriga nacional, Tinta Roriz, Jaen and Alfrocheiro.

Question 12

Bairrada: describe the climate and soil type.

Answer 12

Maritime mild climate with Atlantic influence and there is a danger if September rains. Soil is mainly heavy clay, containing much limestone.

Question 13

Name a few of the main red grape varieties in Bairrada DOC (there are 5 traditional and 3 new).

Answer 13

Baga, Castelao, camarate, Alfronchiero and Touriga Nacional are traditional varieties. More recently PN, Touriga Franca and Merlot are also allowed.

Question 14

In Bairrada DOC: what does the term Classico imply?

Answer 14

Blend of the 5 traditional varieties with at least 50% being made up of Baga.

Question 15

In which Portugese DOC is a sparkling wine made from the variety Bical?

Answer 15

Bairrada DOC

Question 16

Name 3 IGPs of northern Portugal and 4 of Southern Portugal.

Answer 16

Northern: IGP Minho (Vinho verde), duriense (Douro) and beiras (Bairrada and Dao).
South:

Question 17

Describe the general dry red wine style from:
A: Douro
B: Dao
C: Bairrada

Answer 17

A: Douro = deep color and intense fruit with good tannin structure and finesse
B: Dao = ruby colored, high acidity, ripe , red fruit aromas and soft tannins
C: Bairrada = moving away from high acid/ tannin to more soft and fruity.

Question 18

Describe the climate and soil type in IGP Lisboa, IGP Tejo and IGP Peninsula de Setubal

Answer 18

Warm maritime climat for all three, with Lisboa and Peninsula de Setubal being influenced by the Atlantic and Tejo by the River Tagus. Lisboabhas gentle slopes with limestone and clay soil whereas Tejo has three subregions with different soil types. Lisboa has the highest rainfall, Peninsula de Setubal the lowest

Question 19

Palmela DOC makes premium red wines from which grapes?

Answer 19

Castelao

Question 20

Alentejo DOC has both continental and Mediterranean climate describe the North, Centre and South in terms of climate, soil and wine style

Answer 20

North: warm humid, high rainfall. granite soil with fresh and elegant fruit.
Centre: more continental schistose soil, powerful wines
South: Warm Mediterranean with lower rainfall, rich , elegant wines. Lime and clay soil.

Question 21

What is typical red blend for the Alentejo wine

Answer 21

Aragones (Tinta Rorez), Trincadeira (drought tolerant, does well in hot climat) and Castelao

Question 22

Describe the typical red and white wine characters for the Alentejo DOC

Answer 22

Red: deep colored, ripe fruit, full body but soft tannins
White: honeyed and good levels of acidity some are aged in oak