Portugal Flashcards
Where is Portugal located?
Southwest part of Iberian Peninsula.
Atlantic Coat to the west.
What is the climate like in Portugal?
Cool and humid along coast, abundant rainfall (north)
Warmer/more Mediterranean (south along coast)
Hot and arid (interior)
What is the topography of Portugal?
Rugged and difficult terrain inland.
How many grape varietals are there in Portugal?
Over 200 ingenious varietals.
What is the regional wine law of Portugal?
IGP (Indicacao Geografica Protegida)
- larger regional designations, many grape varietals allowed, minimum alcohol regulated.
DOP (Denominacao de Origen Protegida)
- quality wines, specific region within IGP, regulates wine style/max yields/min alcohol/age.
What are the main regions of Portugal?
Vino Verde Douro Bairrada Dao Alentejo
What does Vino Verde translate to?
“Green Wine”
Reference to the youthful nature of wines.
Where is Vino Verde located?
Northern Portugal on the Atlantic Coast.
South of the Spanish border.
What is the climate of Vino Verde?
Cool, maritime, rainy, and humid.
Very similar to Rias-Baixas in Spain.
What are the main grape varietals in Vino Verde?
Loureiro (most widely planted)
Trajadura
Alvarinho
What style of wine are made in Vino Verde?
Low alcohol, slightly effervescent, white wines with lively acidity. Youthful.
What is Douro DOP best known for?
Production of fortified wines - Port.
They also made dry, unfortified reds.
What two styles of fortified wines is Portugal famous for?
Port and Madeira.
What are the three sub-regions of Douro?
Baixa Corgo (furthest west) Cima Corgo (center) Douro Superior (furthest east)
- climate becomes drier/hotter as you move inland.
What is the topography like in Douro?
Mountainous, rugged, wild, and remote.
