Portugal Flashcards
What is the major red grape of Alentejano?
Trincadeira
How were vines traditionally planted in Colares? Why?
Traditionally planted in trenches to protect them from the salty marine winds.
Madeira wine differs from Port principally because of what process? How is this simulated for the production of Madeira today?
Heating (Estufagem) and oxidating (Canteiro) the wine
What two quality designations exist below IG? Which has recently been eliminated?
Vinhos de Mesa/Vinho IPR (recently been eliminated)
What is the star red grape of Palmela DOP?
Castelão
What DOP on Madeira exists for unfortified wines?
Madeirense DOP
What grape commands a higher percentage of plantings in the Dão than Touriga Nacional? What is this grape known as in Spain?
Jaen Known as Mencía in Spain
What international reds dominate in Palmela DOP? Whites?
Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Merlot, and Tannat for reds Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, and Sémillon for whites
What is the minimum abv for Dão Garrafeira?
11.50%
What is the minimum alcohol % for wines labeled Douro Reserva? (whites/rosados and reds are different)
11.5% and 12%
Fraud was rampant in the 1700s regarding Port production. What ingredient was used to darken the color of the wines that perhaps is a technique borrowed from the Champenoise?
Elderberry
Red, white, and rosé are known as what in Portugal?
Tinto, Branco, and Rosado
Nobre garrafeira wines from the Dão must be aged for how long for reds and whites respectively?
48 months (18 in bottle) for reds 18 months (9 in bottle) for whites
What is the star white grape of Bucelas DOP and must comprise 75% of the blend?
Arinto
How is the term “Reserva” similar to the Right Bank of Bordeaux’s “Grand Cru” designation? What is the specific requirement for Portuguese Reserva table wine? Sparkling wines?
Indicates a higher percentage of alcohol like on the Right Bank Reserva wines must have at least 0.5% higher than the legal minimum Sparkling wines with the term must have a minimum 1% higher alcohol than that established by the regional appellation.
What is the star grape of Moscatel do Douro? These wines carry an age designation that is similar to what style of Port?
Moscatel Galego Tawny Port
What are the three major grapes used in the production of Vinho Verde?
Loureiro Trajadura (Treixadura) Alvarinho
What variety is considered Portugal’s finest red grape and is cherished for its role in Port blends?
Touriga Nacional
Prince Henry the Navigator sent Portuguese sailors to explore the African Coast in 1419 and along the way they discovered and colonized what island known as the “isle of woods”?
Madeira
What is the preferred soil type for Port?
Schist
What is the largest DOP in Portugal? What major river runs through this region? What is the dominant soil type here?
Vinho Verde Minho granitic soils dominate here
What is the major noble white grape of the Dão?
Encruzado
Who is the largest and most storied producer of Moscatel de Setúbal?
J.M. da Fonseca
If a Dão wine is labeled “Reserva” what is the minimum aging required for both reds and whites respectively?
Red: (2 years of aging) White (6 months)
What post fermentation process contributes to the pungent, floral fragrance of the two Moscatel licoroso wines of Setúbal? For how long does this typically last?
Lengthy maceration on Muscat skins for up to six months following fermentation and fortification.
What are the fourteen IGPs in Portugal?
Minho Transmontano Duriense Terras do Dão Terras de Cister Terras de Beira Beira Atlântico Tejo Lisboa Alentejano Península de Setúbal Algarve Terras Madeirenses Açores
What is the major grape respectively for the red and white wines of Tejo DOP?
Castelão (Red) Fernão Pires (white)
What two DOPs are located within Durinese IGP?
Douro DOP Porto DOP