Portugal Flashcards
What was the early English nickname for Port? (17th c)
Blackstrap
Which major (bulk wine) producers became the face of Portuguese wine after WWII?
Mateus and Lancers
How is Portugal’s new appellation system split up?
DOP and IGP
What is the most widely planted grape in Portugal?
Castelão
What grape produces the finest quality wines in Portugal and is important for Port production?
Touriga Nacional
What is Portugal’s most widely planted white grape?
Fernão Pires (Maria Gomes)
What is Portugal’s most northern region?
Minho/Vinho Verde
Describe the climate of Vinho Verde
Cool, rainy, Atlantic-influenced climate
What is enforcado (Portugal)?
Vine trellising system where vines grow up tree trunks, telephone poles, into canopies–keeps grapes from mold infestation; rarely used today though
Which DOP is Portugal’s largest?
Minho/Vinho Verde
Which Spanish wine region is directly north of Minho/Vinho Verde?
Rías Baixas
What is the most heavily planted grape in Minho/Vinho Verde?
Loureiro
Which Portuguese IGP includes the Douro and Port DOCs?
Duriense
What soil type is abundant in the Douro Valley?
Schist
Name the five most important red grapes in Port production
Touriga Nacional Touriga Franca Tinta Roriz Tinta Cão Tinta Barroca
Which Portuguese region is known for the Baga grape?
Bairrada, in the Bairas IGP–located south of Minho and Duriense
How does Touriga Nacional differ in style between the Douro and Dão?
Douro: heavy, tannic, meaty, full-bodied
Dão: elegant, fresh, fragrant
What quality of wine has Lisboa historically been known for?
Low quality, mass produced; co-ops dominate
What is the Peninsula de Setúbal in Portugal most known for?
Fortified wines made from Moscatel de Setúbal
Which Portuguese region is know for its cork production, and where is it located?
Alentejo; in the Alentejano IGP–South of Lisboa
What is the Portuguese DOP used for dry table wines from Madeira?
Madeirense
What are the best recent vintages for vintage Port?
2003
2007
2011
