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1
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What is Portuguese for PDO and the traditional term?

A

Denominação de Origem Protegida (DOP)

TRAD TERM:
Denominação de Origem Controlada (DOC)

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What is the Portuguese for PGI and the traditional term?

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Indicação Gegráfica Protegida (IGP)

TRAD TERM
Bingo Regional

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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?

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Reserva

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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?

A

Garrafeira

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5
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How long must red garrafeira wines be aged in Portugal?

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30 months with at least 12 in glass bottles

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How long must white and rose garrafeira wines be aged in Portugal?

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12 months with at least 6 in bottle

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7
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Name the 5 most important black varieties in Portugal

A 
Touriga Nacional 
Tinta Roriz (aragonês)
Castelão (periquita)
Baga
Trincadeira  (aragonês)
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What is the most important Portuguese white variety?

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Arinto

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Which 3 white varieties are used to make light bodied, fresh, crisp whites in the Minho region of Portugal?

A

Loureiro
Trajadura
Alvarinho (Albariño)

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Which 3 white varieties are sure to make full bodies nutty whites in there centre and south?

A

Fernão
Pires
Antão Vaz

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What is the soil in vinho verde DOC like?

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Granite and shallow

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What are the characteristics of classic vinho verde whites?

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Pale lemon colour
High acid
Low alcohol (8.5-11.5%)

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What are the characteristics of classic vinho verde reds?

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Deep coloured and tannic

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What are the characteristics of classic vinho verde roses?

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Fresh and fruity

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What are the 5 most important grape varieties in Douro DOC? (Port varieties)

A 
Touriga Nacional
Touriga Franca
Tinta Roriz
Tinta Barroca
Tinta Cão
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16
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What is the soil type in Douro DOC?

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Slate like schistose soil

17
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What is the most iconic Portuguese wine and where is it produced?

A

Barca Velha

Eastern Douro DOC

18
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What are the characteristics of Douro DOC reds?

A

Intense fruit combined with structural finesse

19
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What are the characteristics of Douro DOC whites?

A

Fresh varietal fruit and crisp acidity

20
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What is the soil type in Dão DOC?

A

Granite

21
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What characteristics do Dão DOC reds have?

A

Ruby coloured with delicate red fruit, soft tannins, high acidity and promising ageing potential

22
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What characteristics do Dão DOC whites have?

A

Medium bodies with refreshing acidity, full of character (esp if made with Encruzado)

23
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What soil type does Bairrada DOC have?

A

Mainly clay with high limestone content

24
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What 5 grapes are important for quality wines in Bairrada DOC in Portugal?

A 
Touriga Nacional
Alfrocheiro
Camarate 
Castelão
Baga
25
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What grape makes top quality white wines in Bairrada DOC and what are the wines characteristics?

A

Bical

High acidity and ripe peach and pear

26
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What are the 4 keys wines of northern Portugal?

A

Vinho Verde DOC
Douro DOC
Dão DOC
Bairrada DOC

27
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What are the 5 main (white) grape varieties of Vinho Verde DOC?

A 
Loureiro 
Arinto
Trajadura 
Avesso
Alvarinho
28
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What are the 3 main (red) grape varieties of Douro DOC?

A

Touriga Nacional
Touriga Franca
Tinta Roriz

29
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What are the 4 main red and 3 main white varieties of Dão DOC?

A

RED
Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz, alfrocheiro, Jaen

WHITE
Encruzado, Bical, verdelho

30
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What are the 4 main (red) varieties in Bairrada DOC

A

Baga
Touriga Nacional
Castelão
Camarate

31
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What are IGP wines from Vinho Verde called?

A

IGP Minho

32
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What are IGP wines from Douro called?

A

IGP Duriense

33
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What are IGP wines from Bairrada and Dão called?

A

IGP Beiras

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