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1
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What was the early English nickname for Port? (17th c)

A

Blackstrap

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2
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Which major (bulk wine) producers became the face of Portuguese wine after WWII?

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Mateus and Lancers

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3
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How is Portugal’s new appellation system split up?

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DOP and IGP

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4
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What is the most widely planted grape in Portugal?

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Castelão

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5
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What grape produces the finest quality wines in Portugal and is important for Port production?

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Touriga Nacional

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6
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What is Portugal’s most widely planted white grape?

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Fernão Pires (Maria Gomes)

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7
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What is Portugal’s most northern region?

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Minho/Vinho Verde

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8
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Describe the climate of Vinho Verde

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Cool, rainy, Atlantic-influenced climate

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9
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What is enforcado (Portugal)?

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Vine trellising system where vines grow up tree trunks, telephone poles, into canopies–keeps grapes from mold infestation; rarely used today though

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10
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Which DOP is Portugal’s largest?

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Minho/Vinho Verde

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11
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Which Spanish wine region is directly north of Minho/Vinho Verde?

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Rías Baixas

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What is the most heavily planted grape in Minho/Vinho Verde?

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Loureiro

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13
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Which Portuguese IGP includes the Douro and Port DOCs?

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Duriense

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14
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What soil type is abundant in the Douro Valley?

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Schist

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15
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Name the five most important red grapes in Port production

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Touriga Nacional
Touriga Franca
Tinta Roriz
Tinta Cão
Tinta Barroca
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16
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Which Portuguese region is known for the Baga grape?

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Bairrada, in the Bairas IGP–located south of Minho and Duriense

17
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How does Touriga Nacional differ in style between the Douro and Dão?

A

Douro: heavy, tannic, meaty, full-bodied

Dão: elegant, fresh, fragrant

18
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What quality of wine has Lisboa historically been known for?

A

Low quality, mass produced; co-ops dominate

19
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What is the Peninsula de Setúbal in Portugal most known for?

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Fortified wines made from Moscatel de Setúbal

20
Q

Which Portuguese region is know for its cork production, and where is it located?

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Alentejo; in the Alentejano IGP–South of Lisboa

21
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What is the Portuguese DOP used for dry table wines from Madeira?

A

Madeirense

22
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What are the best recent vintages for vintage Port?

A

2003
2007
2011

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