Portugal

Question 1

Name the 5 regions of Portugal.

Answer 1

1. Vinho Verde (DOP)
2. Douro (DOP)
3. Bairrada (DOP)
4. Dao (DOP)
5. Alentejo (DOP)

Question 2

Portugal is home to some of the __________ demarcated wine regions.

Answer 2

Oldest

Question 3

What changes have the wine regions of Portugal made recently and how is it impacting the wine?

Answer 3

• Modernization of equipment and production techniques

- Turning out wine of excellent quality and value

Question 4

Where is Portugal located?

Answer 4

• Southwest portion of Iberian Peninsula

- Atlantic Coast to west is dominant feature

Question 5

Portugal’s climate can be divided into three distinct sections. What are they?

Answer 5

1. Cool and humid along coast to north due to Atlantic
2. Warmer along coast to south, more Mediterranean
3. Interior is continental, hot and arid

Question 6

How many grape varieties are indigenous to Portugal?

Answer 6

Over 200

Question 7

Wine law - list the classifications.

Answer 7

1. Vinho
2. IGP (Indicacao Geografica Protegida)
3. DOP (Denominacao de Origen Pretegida)

Question 8

In Portugal, which wine classifications do not have geographic indication?

Answer 8

Vinho

Question 9

In Portugal, which wine classifications have geographic indication?

Answer 9

1. IGP

2. DOP

Question 10

Define the IGP classification in Portugal. (5)

Answer 10

1. Indicacao Geogafica Protegida
2. Larger regional designation
3. 85% must be from stated region
4. Many grape varieties allowed
5. Minimum alcohol is regulate

Question 11

Define the DOP classification in Portugal.

Answer 11

1. Denominacao de Origen Protegida
2. Quality Wines
3. Specific wine regions located inside a larger IGP/VR
4. Regulates wine style, max yields, min alcohol, aging requirements

Question 12

What does Vinho Verde translate to and what does it imply?

Answer 12

• “Green Wine”

- Youthful nature of wines and implied recommendation to drink young

Question 13

Vinho Verde is the __________ DOP in Portugal.

Answer 13

DOP

Question 14

Where is Vinho Verde located?

Answer 14

• Northern Portugal on the Atlantic Coast

- Just south of Spanish border

Question 15

Vinho Verde - climate?

Answer 15

Cool, maritime, rainy, humid

Question 16

Vinho Verde is a contiguous region of the Spanish __________ to the north.

Answer 16

Rias Baixas

Question 17

Vinho Verde - grape varieties?

Answer 17

1 .Loureiro (most planted)

2. Trajadura
3. Alvarinho (Albarino in Spanish)

Question 18

Vinho Verde - what characterizes vinification?

Answer 18

1. Low alcohol
2. Lively acidity
3. Slight effervescence (due to injection of CO2)

Question 19

What is the Douro DOP most known for?

Answer 19

Port

Question 20

The Douro DOP was one of the first __________ wine regions in the world.

Answer 20

Demarcated

Question 21

Aside from port, what is the Douro DOP gaining a reputation for now?

Answer 21

High-quality, dry red wines

Question 22

Where is the Douro DOP located?

Answer 22

Northern Portugal along the Douro River

Question 23

The Douro DOP shares the same appellation boundaries as __________.

Answer 23

Port

Question 24

What is important about the climate across Duoro’s sub-regions?

Answer 24

• They change as you move inland, becoming hotter and drier

Question 25

Name the 3 sub-regions in Douro.

Answer 25

1. Baixo Corgo
2. Cima Corgo
3. Douro Superior

Question 26

Douro DOP - grape varieties?

Answer 26

Touriga Nacional (plus many other indigenous varieties)

Question 27

Douro DOP - what characterizes the viticulture?

Answer 27

• Steep, terraced vineyards along banks of Duoro

- Single vineyards or quintas

Question 28

What is another name for a single vineyard in Douro?

Answer 28

Quinta

Question 29

What style of wine is produced in Douro?

Answer 29

Rich, dry, ripe, powerful red wines

Question 30

Is Douro known for a prestigious single variety wine or blends of many indigenous grapes?

Answer 30

Blends of many indigenous grapes