Portugal Flashcards
One of the most important grapes in red port provides complexity structure, and black fruit flavors
Touriga Nacional
The most widely red grape in Portugal
Castelao
Widely planted in both Portgual’s Vinho Verde and Spain’s Rias Baixas regions.
Alvarinho
Referred to as Malmsey
Malvasia
On of most important grape varieties used in Port; also known as tempranillo
Tinta Roriz
Significant red grape variety known for being difficult to grow. Prefers heat and dry areas (Alentejo/Douro). Blackberry, herbs, pepper
Trincadeira
Grape variety used in white port
Goveio and Malvasia
One of the important grape varieties used in Port to blend and add Floral notes
Touriga Franca
Significant red grape variety known for being highly tannic
Baga
Vinho verde is produced in what region of Portugal
Minho
Vinho Verde DOC is located where
Minho
Two main grape varieties in Vinho Verde
Alvarinho and Loureio
Unfortified wines produced in the Douro River Valley from traditional port grapes are categorized as what
Douro DOC
Unfortified wines produced in thee Douro River Valley from an international grape varies such as Cab Sauv. are categorized as what
VR Duriense
What wine region is south of the Minho? What do they specialize in
Dao DOC; focuses on complex, full-bodied, red blends
Penninsula of Setubal is home to what well known sweet wine
Moscatel de Setubal
Southern most Portuguese region on main land
Algarve
Chain of 9 islands 1,000 mi. off the coast of portugal
Azores; Biscoitos DOC, Gracisca DOC, Pico DOC
Famous surfing beach of Guincho is famous for what vineyards planted in sand
Colares DOC
What DOC is locateed within Setubal and produces red castelao wines
Palmela DOC
The simplest style of Port; aged in large oak vats for two years before bottling/drinking
Ruby
Wine from a single year, matured in large oak casks for 4-6 yrs. after harvest.
Late Bottle Vintage
Port that has been aged for 7 years before bottling
Tawney
Wine from a single year designated as being an outstanding year (2 yrs) in cask
Vintage
Port produced from grapes from a single vineyard
Single Quinta
A single vintage Tawny Port
Colheita
Port produceed using Malvasia Fina, Gouveio, and Rabigato grapes etc.
White Port
New style Port produced by Croft since 2008
Rose
Where is Madeira
Atlantic Ocean 400 mi. off coast of Morroco
All FORTIFIED wine produced on the island is categorized as what
Madeira DOC
Unfortified table wines produced on the island are considered Vinho Regional and are categorized as what
Terras Madeirenses
The most widely planted grape on the island is
Tinta Negro Mole
The four noble grapes of Madeira are
Sercial, Verdelho, Boal, Malmsey
Madeira can be made in both dry and sweet styles depending on what
If fortification takes place before or after fermentation
The dry styles of Madeira are made from
Sercial, Verdelho, Tinta Negro Mole
Sweet style of Madeira are made from
Boal, Malvasia, Tinta Negro Mole
Method Madeira is made in (stored in raters of warm building and allowed to age several years.
Canteiro
Method in which Madeira is left in a concrete or stainless steel vat, and heated via hot water for several months
Estufagem
The finest Madeira wines are made from what mehtod
Canteiro
Most common type of Sercial based Madeira
Extra Dry, Dry, High Acid
Most common type of Verdelho based Madeira
Off-dry, Medium Dry
Most common type of Boal based Madeira
Medium Rich, Raisiny Sweet
Most common type of Malmsey basd Madeira
Rich sweet acidity
What are the 3 subregions of the Douro
Cima Corgo, Baixo Corgo, and Douro Superior
Which style port is single vintage tawny
Colheita
Another name for Trincadeira
Tinta Amarela
Two main white grapes in Vinho Verde
Alvarinho and Loureio
5 port grapes. The two you can never remember
Tinta Barroca and Tinta Cao
System used to rank the vineyards of the Douro
Cadastro
Term for the volume allowed for a Douro vineyard based on classification
Beneficio
