Portugal Flashcards
Madeira was first colonized by the Portuguese in the early part of what century?
15th Century
This river divides Vinho Verde from Rias Baixas?
Minho
A semi-sparkling white or rosé wine that is 8.5% alcohol and high in acidity is most likely to originate from where?
Vinho Verde
What are Patamares?
Carved terraces in the Douro Valley
What is a grande reserva wine in the Duoro?
A wine that meets reserva criteria and scores exceptionally well by an IVDP blind tasting panel
True or false: Garrafeira is an aging designation that can be applied anywhere in the country.
True
What does “reserva” mean on a bottle of Espumante?
12mos lees aging before disgorgement
What kind of wine is “licoroso?”
Fortified
Name three English founded port houses that existed before 1700?
Warre & Co
Taylor
Croft
How much volume is a “tun” of Portugese wine?
954L
This body manages the appellations and regulations of Port in the modern day?
Duoro Port Wine Institute (IVDP)
What is a “casta” in Portugal?
Grape Variety
What geographic feature forms the border between Vinho Verde and Galicia, Spain?
Minho River
What body of water forms Portugal’s southern border?
Atlantic Ocean
The signature component of Dao red blends? Supporting red grapes?
a) Touriga Nacional
b) Jaen, Touriga Franca, Trincadeira, Bastardo
What are Pico, Graciosa, and
Terceira?
Islands in the Acores IGP
What is the Portuguese equivalent of a French AOP?
DOP
Name the four most common white grapes in Vinho Verde production? Red?
a) Loureiro, Alvarinho (albarino), Trajadura (treixadura), Paderna (arinto)
b) Vinhao, Espadeiro
Name the two classifications of vineyards set forth by the Duoro wine company in 1756?
Feitoria (top vineyards)
Rama (lesser vineyards)
Viosinho, Rabigato, Encruzado, and Fernão Pires are all ________ grapes?
White
The establishment of Portugal as an international powerhouse for wine export in the 17th and 18th centuries was partly due to its trade relations with what nation?
England
What is Vinho Abafado?
A partially fermented must preserved with alcohol
What is the actual minimum alcohol level for Vinho Verde?
8.5%
True or False: Most table wines in Portugal are made from single varieties.
False
Who produces “Barca Velha?”
Ferreirinha
The five most common red castas of the Duoro DOP?
Touriga Nacional Tinta Roriz (Tempranillo) Touriga Franca Tinta Cao Tinta Barroca
The southermost IGP of Portugal?
Algarve
Arinto is closest in flavor profile to which international grape?
Riesling
The Alentejo DOP makes red wines from? The most promising subzone?
a) Trincadeira
b) Portalegre
A synonym of the Castelao grape thanks to Fonseca?
Perquita
In what region would you most likely encounter “chão de areia” and “chão rija” soil types?
Colares
The main reason for fortification of Portugese wines throughout the 1700s?
Withstanding the voyage to England
What is the most widely planted red grape variety in Portugal?
Castelao
The two islands of the Madeira archipelago? The two corresponding DOPs?
a) Madiera, Porto Santo
b) Madeira DOP (fortified), Madeirense DOP (unfortified)
True or False: Moscatel de Sétubal is made in both red and white styles.
True
Until 1986, all Port wines required to be matured and shipped from?
Vila Nova de Gaia