Portugal Flashcards
The Portuguese wine region Estremadura was renamed as what?
Lisboa
The Marquis of Pombal was instrumental in creating which great wine?
Port
The Marquis of Pombal established state control over the Port wine trade, in turn demarcating the Douro vineyards.
What geographic feature forms the border between Vinho Verde and Galicia, Spain?
Minho River
Portugal’s wine tradition and the styles of wines it produces are most similar to those of what other country?
spain
Which of the following regions is phylloxera-free? A. Minho B. Dão C. Colares D. Palmela
C. Colares - the sandy soil kept phylloxera at bay
Quercus suber
The species of oak tree is primarily used for cork production
What does the term garrafeira indicate on a Portuguese bottle of wine?
aged for a minimum period of time before release
What treaty, signed in 1703 between England and Portugal, led to the prolific rise in exports of Portuguese wines to Britain?
Treaty of Methuen
Alentejo DOP
Alentejano
Lagoa, Portimão, Lagos, Tavira
Algarve
Bairrada
Beira Atlântico
Duriense
Douro and Porto
Encostas d'Aire DOP Óbidos DOP Lourinhã DOP Torres Vedras DOP Alenquer DOP Arruda DOP Bucelas DOP Colares DOP Carcavelos DOP
Lisboa
Vinho Verde
Minho
Palmela,
Setúbal
Península de Setúbal
