Portugal Flashcards
What is Portuguese for PDO and the traditional term?
Denominação de Origem Protegida (DOP)
TRAD TERM:
Denominação de Origem Controlada (DOC)
What is the Portuguese for PGI and the traditional term?
Indicação Gegráfica Protegida (IGP)
TRAD TERM
Bingo Regional
If a Portuguese DOC wine is vintage with distinct characteristics, is at least 0.5% stronger than the legal min alcohol and is packaged in glass, how may it be described?
Reserva
What term can be applied to DOC or IGP wines in Portugal which are vintage and have distinct organoleptic characteristics and are aged for the legal minimum?
Garrafeira
How long must red garrafeira wines be aged in Portugal?
30 months with at least 12 in glass bottles
How long must white and rose garrafeira wines be aged in Portugal?
12 months with at least 6 in bottle
Name the 5 most important black varieties in Portugal
Touriga Nacional Tinta Roriz (aragonês) Castelão (periquita) Baga Trincadeira (aragonês)
What is the most important Portuguese white variety?
Arinto
Which 3 white varieties are used to make light bodied, fresh, crisp whites in the Minho region of Portugal?
Loureiro
Trajadura
Alvarinho (Albariño)
Which 3 white varieties are sure to make full bodies nutty whites in there centre and south?
Fernão
Pires
Antão Vaz
What is the soil in vinho verde DOC like?
Granite and shallow
What are the characteristics of classic vinho verde whites?
Pale lemon colour
High acid
Low alcohol (8.5-11.5%)
What are the characteristics of classic vinho verde reds?
Deep coloured and tannic
What are the characteristics of classic vinho verde roses?
Fresh and fruity
What are the 5 most important grape varieties in Douro DOC? (Port varieties)
Touriga Nacional Touriga Franca Tinta Roriz Tinta Barroca Tinta Cão
What is the soil type in Douro DOC?
Slate like schistose soil
What is the most iconic Portuguese wine and where is it produced?
Barca Velha
Eastern Douro DOC
What are the characteristics of Douro DOC reds?
Intense fruit combined with structural finesse
What are the characteristics of Douro DOC whites?
Fresh varietal fruit and crisp acidity
What is the soil type in Dão DOC?
Granite
What characteristics do Dão DOC reds have?
Ruby coloured with delicate red fruit, soft tannins, high acidity and promising ageing potential
What characteristics do Dão DOC whites have?
Medium bodies with refreshing acidity, full of character (esp if made with Encruzado)
What soil type does Bairrada DOC have?
Mainly clay with high limestone content
What 5 grapes are important for quality wines in Bairrada DOC in Portugal?
Touriga Nacional Alfrocheiro Camarate Castelão Baga
