Portugal Flashcards
How many sub-regions does Alentejo have?
Eight
In what style is lower-alcohol Vinho Verde usually made?
Off-dry
Name 2 local varieties from which Vinho Verde can be made
1) Loureiro
2) Arinto
Where are the grapes for Vinho Verde Alvarinho solely grown?
In the sub-region of Monção e Melgaço
What characterises whites from high altitude Douro sites?
2 points
1) Fresh varietal fruit
2) Medium to high acidity
What 3 grapes are used in a red blend in Alentejo?
- Aragonês
- Trincadeira
- Alicante Bouschet
What 2 problems does Vinho Verde’s high rainfall cause?
How are these issues combatted?
1) Excessive canopy growth
2) Fungal disease
- Careful canopy management
What is the Portuguese name for Tempranillo?
Tinta Roriz
What is Alentejo’s climate in its northern and southern areas?
North: Cool and wet
South: Hot and dry
Which 4 red varieties are planted in Dão?
- Touriga Nacional
- Tinta Roriz
- Jaen (Mencía)
- Alfrocheiro
What is a moderator factor in many Portuguese regions?
Altitude
What is the oldest demarcated wine region in the world?
The Douro
Which Portuguese wine:
- Pale lemon
- High acidity
- Low alcohol (8-11.5%)
Classic Vinho Verde
Which Portuguese wine:
- Deep colour
- Full body
- High ripe tannins
- Rich black fruits
- Subtle toast if new oak is used
Unfortified Douro Red
What is the modern system of canopy management in Vinho Verde, and why is it more effective than the traditional method?
- Spur-pruned VSP
- Allows for mechanisation
Which Portuguese region is in a mountainous area 80km south of the Douro?
Dão
Which Portuguese wine is made entirely from Alvarinho grapes?
What is its ABV?
- Vinho Verde Alvarinho
- 11.5-14%
What was the traditional method of canopy management in Vinho Verde?
Pergola trellising
What is Portugal’s climate in:
1) Most of the country
2) The inland vineyards
1) Maritime
2) Hot, dry and continental
Which Portuguese wine:
- Delicate red fruit
- Soft tannins
- High acidity
Red wines from Dão
What is the climate of Bairrada?
Warm maritime
What is the main black grape of Bairrada?
Baga
What is the climate of Vinho Verde?
Moderate maritime
If a Vinho Verde label mentions:
- Variety
- Sub-region
- Authorised quality labelling term
what ABV can it have?
Up to 14% ABV
Which 2 techniques help to soften wines made from Baga?
1) Gentle crushing and maceration
2) Blending with other varieties
Which Portuguese variety:
- Low yielding
- Intense colour and flavour
- High tannins
Touriga Nacional
How are table wines without a GI labelled in Portugal?
Vinho
What has the single most important influence on Portugal’s climate?
The Atlantic Ocean
What is considered the highest quality red variety in the Douro?
Touriga Nacional
Where are vineyards planted in Dão?
2 points
1) Gentle hills and slopes
2) Between 200-400m above sea level
White wines are made from Bical and Maria Gomes in which region?
Bairrada
What do traditional Vinho Verdes have which enhances the impression of their freshness?
A slight sparkling sensation
Where is Vinho Verde?
North-west Portugal
Does Vinho Verde exclusively produce white wine?
No, there are also:
- Deeply coloured tannic reds
- Fresh, fruity rosés
Which Portuguese variety:
- Drought tolerant
- Spicy red berry
- High tannins
Trincadeira
What natural factor is a problem around harvest time in Bairrada?
Rainfall
What is the Portuguese term for PGI, and its traditional term?
1) IGP = Indicação Geográfica Protegida
2) Vinho Regional
Which variety is used to make the best white wines in Dão?
Encruzado
What 2 climatic factors produce high-quality grapes in Dão?
1) High continentality
2) Large diurnal Range
What is Tempranillo known as in Alentejo?
Aragonês
Which Portuguese variety:
- Late-ripening
- Small, thick-skinned berries
- Deep colour
- High tannins
- Soft, rich black fruit
Baga
What are the Portuguese terms for PDO (including the traditional term)?
1) DOP = Denominação de Origem Protegida
2) DOC = Denominação de Origem Controlada
What sort of wine in the Vinho category is particularly successful in Portugal?
Simple, fruity, off-dry rosé
Where in Portugal are floral, fruity whites made from Arinto, Antão Vaz and Roupeiro?
Alentejo
What are:
- Lisboa
- Península de Setubal
- Tejo
all important areas for?
Vinho Regional wines
What can make the indigenous varieties of Portugal difficult to comprehend?
Many of the same varieties have different regional names
What is Portugal’s largest Vinho Regional region in terms of production?
Where is it based?
- Vinho Regional Alentejano
- Around Alentejo DOC but covering a much larger area
Which Portuguese variety:
- Deep colour
- Intense aromas
- Blackberry and strawberry
Alfrocheiro
Where is the Douro located?
South-east of Porto, stretching from the Marão Mountains to the Spanish border
What is the most significant feature of Vinho Verde’s climate?
High annual rainfall
