Portugal Flashcards
How many IGPs in Portugal?
14
Name three rivers that affect Minho
Minho
Lima
Tamega
Name the 3 DOP zones of Tras-o-Montes, west to east
Chaves
Valpacos
Planalto Mirandes
What are the sparkling aging designations of Planalto Mirandes?
Reserva: 12-24 months
Extra Reserva: 24-36 months
Reserva Velha/Gran Reserva: >36 months
What is the major soil type of Transmontano?
Schiste and Granite
What styles can be produced in Duriense DOP?
Red White Rose Sparkling Licoroso (Moscatel del Douro)
What DOP is most known for sparkling wine? What IGP is it in?
Tavora Varosa DOP in Terras do Cister
What does Terras do Cister derive it’s name from?
Cistercian Monks. They planted Chard and Pinot Noir early on.
Name the nine subs of Vinho Verde
Moncao e Melgaco Lima Cavado Basto Ave Amarante Sousa Baiao Paive
What is the min abv for Vinho Verde?
For the subzones?
For sparkling?
8%
9% for subs except for Sousa
10% for sparkling
What is the cepage of Lafoes tinto?
Branco?
Tinto: min 40% Amaral, plus Jaen and Pilongo
Branco: Min 85% combined Arinto (min 50%) and Cercial, plus Dona Branco, Sercial, and and Rabo de Ovelha
What are the grapes for Vinho Verde Tinto?
Vinhao (a tenturier), Espadeiro, Amaral, Borracal, Alvarelhao, Padeiro, Pedral, Rabo-de-Anho
What are the grapes for Vinho Verde Branco?
Alvarinho, Avesso, Azal, Batoca, Loureiro, Arinto, Trajadura
Name the 4 VR/IGPs that were all formerly known as Beiras, Plus the DOPs they each contain
Terras do Cister: Tavora Varosa
Terras do Dao: Dao
Terras do Beira: Beira Atlantico
Beira Atlantico: Bairrada
What is the subzone of Beira Atlantico?
Terras de Sico
What is the subzone of Terras do Dao?
Terras de Lafoes
What are the 3 subzones of Beira Interior DOP?
Beira Castelo Rodrigo
Cova da Beira
Pinhel
What additional classifications can Beira Interior Branco be labeled as, and what does it indicate?
“Seleccao”
12% (as opposed to 11%) and 6 months aging
Uses only Arinto, Malvasia Fina, Siria, Bical and Tamarez
What additional classifications can Beira Interior Tinto be labeled as, and what does it indicate?
“Seleccao”
13% (as opposed to 12%) and 12 months aging
Uses only Aragonez, Bastardo, Rufete, Touriga Nacional and Trincadeira
“Palhete”
11.5% and made with up to 15% white grapes
Name the 7 subs of Dao DOP
Alva Besteiros Castendo Serra da Estrella Silgeuiros Terras da Azurara Terras da Senhorim
What are the requirements for Dao Tinto?
11%, released after May 15 following harvest
What are the requirements for Dao Tinto Reserva?
11.5%, 24 mo
What are the requirements for Dao Tinto Garrafeira?
11.5%, 36 mo, 12 in btl
What are the requirements for Dao Tinto Nobre?
12%, 36 mo
What are the requirements for Dao Tinto Nobre Reserva??
12.5%, 42 mo
What are the requirements for Dao Tinto Nobre Garrafeira?
12.5%, 48 mo, 18 in btl
What are the requirements for Dao Branco?
11%, no aging requirement
What are the requirements for Dao Branco Reserva?
11.5%, 6 mo
What are the requirements for Dao Branco Garrafeira?
11.5%, 12 mo, 6 in btl
What are the requirements for Dao Branco Nobre?
11.5%, 12 mo
What are the requirements for Dao Branco Nobre Reserva?
12%, 12 mo
What are the requirements for Dao Branco Nobre Garrafeira?
12%, 18 mo, 9 in btl
What does the Dao take its name from?
What is another important geological feature?
the Dao river!
Serra da Estrella, highest peak in continental Portugal
What is the cepage of Bairrada Tinto?
minimum 85% combined: Baga (at least 50%), Alfrocheiro, Camarante, Castelao, and Touriga Nacional
What is Bairrada Classico?
Bairrada Tinto made with only recommended varietals: Baga (at least 50%), Alfrocheiro, Camarante, Castelao, and Touriga Nacional
Also 12.5% abv as oppsoed to 11% for every other style
What are the grapes of Bairrada Branco?
Pederna (Arinto) , Cercial, Bical, Maria Gomes (Fernao Pires), Pinot Blanc, Chardonnay, Rabo de Ovelha, Sauvignon, Sercealinho, Verdelho
What styles can be produced in Bairrada?
Branco, Rosado, Tinto, Espumante
What are the 2 subzones of Lisboa?
What DOP do they overlap?
Alta Estremadura
Estremadura
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