Portugal Flashcards

1
Q

Describe the climates of Portugal.

What is a key moderating factor?

A

Predominantly Maritime from Atlantic influence.

Many inland vineyards are hot dry and Continental.

Altitude can moderate temperatures, especially at night, in some regions.

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2
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What is the modern name of Portugal’s PDO?
What is the traditional term?

A

DOP - Denominacão de Origen Protegida
DOC - Denominacão de Origen Controlada

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3
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What are the Portuguese terms for PGI wines?
What are non PGI table wines called?

A

IGP = Indicacão Geografica Protegida or
traditionally Vinho Regional.

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4
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What is the highest rated black grape in Portugal?
What is its defining character on the palate?

A

Touriga Nacional.
High tannin.

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5
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In Portugal Tempranillo is also know by what other 2 names?

A

Tinta Roriz.
Aragonês in the Alentejo region.

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6
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Other than Touriga Nacional and Tinta Roriz name 3 other black grapes grown in Portugal.

In terms of the palate, what character do most have in common?

A

Jaen (known as Mencia in Spain) - Fresh fruit with medium to high acid

The following all having high tannins…
-Baga (also very deep in colour)
-Tricandeira
-Alicante Bouschet (also very deep in colour)

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7
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Name the three white grapes grown in Vinho Verde and give simple tasting notes

A

Loreiro and Arinto - produce fresh wines with a slight sparkle, lemon flavours, high acidity and generally lower abv

Alvarinho (Albariño in Spain) - produce wines with riper, tropical, aromas but still with high acidity, higher abv at 11.5%~14%

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DOC Vinho Verde has a moderate maritime climate with plenty of rain. What risks does this bring and how do growers mitigate against these conditions?

A

High risk of disease (mould and rot).
Use spur pruned vines with VSP to maximise airflow through the vines

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9
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DOC Douro - what is the climate?

A

Warm to hot continental climate

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10
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Name the two dominant black grapes used to make DOC Douro red wines.

A

Touriga Nacional and Tinta Roriz (Tempranillo).
(both having deep colour, full body, intense black fruit, high tannin).

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11
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Describe where good DOC Douro white grapes are grown and give simple tasting notes

A

The best from high altitude gives wines of fresh varietal flavours with med plus to high acidity.

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12
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Describe the geography of Dão.

With regards to climate, what helps account for the production of high quality wines.

A

Mountainous,

A wide diurnal range.

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13
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The red wines of the Dão typically have what character?

A

Delicate red fruit aromas, soft tannins and high acidity.

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14
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Which 4 black grapes are now commonly grown in Dão?

A

Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz, Jaen (Mencia in Spain) and Alfrocheiro.

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15
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Where is DOC Bairrada located and what is the climate?

A

West of Dão close to the Atlantic
The climate is Maritime with rainy winters and warm summers.

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16
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What is the predominant black grape of Bairrada?

What is a typical style of wine made from this grape?

A

Baga.

Deep in colour, high tannin with black fruit flavours.

17
Q

Where is DOC Alentejo and what is the climate like in general?

A

Spread over 8 sub-regions in the south east of Portugal.
In general, a warm growing season.

18
Q

What are the 3 main grapes of Alentejo?

A

Aragonês, Tricandeira and Alicante Bouschet with use of Touriga Nacional and Syrah increasing

19
Q

Where is the largest Vinho Regional region in Portugal?

A

Vinho Regional Alentejano