Portugal Flashcards
1
Q
The largest Vinho Regional region in terms of production?
A
Vinho Reginal Alentejano
2
Q
The oldest demarcated wine region in the world
A
Douro
3
Q
Douro / (varieties)
A
- Taruiga Nacional
- Taruiga Franca
- Tinta Roriz (Tempranillo)
- Tinta Barroca
- Tinta Cao.
4
Q
Vinho Verde / (varieties)
A
White:
- Louriero
- Arinto
- Alvarinho (Albarino)
5
Q
Bairrada / (Black grape)
A
Baga
6
Q
Bairrada / (White grape)
A
Bica and Maria Gomes
7
Q
Alentejo / (traditional red blend varieities)
A
- Aragones (= Tinta Roriz = Tempranillo)
- Trincadeira
- Alicante Bourschet
8
Q
Dao / (Black grapes)
A
- Touriga Nacional
- Tinta Roriz
- Jaen (= Mencia in Spain)
- Alfrocheiro
9
Q
Dao / (white grape)
A
- Encruzado
10
Q
Where’s Dao?
A
- 80 km South of the Douro region.
- 200 - 400 metres above sea level
11
Q
The Portuguese for PDO
A
DOP (Demoniacao de Origem Portegida)
12
Q
The other term for PDO in Portuguese, other than DOP?
A
DOC (Denomiacao de Origem Controlada)
13
Q
The Portuguese for PGI
A
IGP (Indicacao Geografica Protegida)
14
Q
the traditional term for PGI in Portugal
A
Vinho Reginonal
15
Q
Table wines without GI in Portugese
A
Vinho (wine)
