Portugal Flashcards

1
Q

Where is Portugal located?

A

Southwest part of Iberian Peninsula.

Atlantic Coat to the west.

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What is the climate like in Portugal?

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Cool and humid along coast, abundant rainfall (north)
Warmer/more Mediterranean (south along coast)
Hot and arid (interior)

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What is the topography of Portugal?

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Rugged and difficult terrain inland.

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4
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How many grape varietals are there in Portugal?

A

Over 200 ingenious varietals.

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5
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What is the regional wine law of Portugal?

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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.

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6
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What are the main regions of Portugal?

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Vino Verde
Douro
Bairrada
Dao
Alentejo
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What does Vino Verde translate to?

A

“Green Wine”

Reference to the youthful nature of wines.

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Where is Vino Verde located?

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Northern Portugal on the Atlantic Coast.

South of the Spanish border.

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What is the climate of Vino Verde?

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Cool, maritime, rainy, and humid.

Very similar to Rias-Baixas in Spain.

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10
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What are the main grape varietals in Vino Verde?

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Loureiro (most widely planted)
Trajadura
Alvarinho

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What style of wine are made in Vino Verde?

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Low alcohol, slightly effervescent, white wines with lively acidity. Youthful.

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What is Douro DOP best known for?

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Production of fortified wines - Port.

They also made dry, unfortified reds.

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13
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What two styles of fortified wines is Portugal famous for?

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Port and Madeira.

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14
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What are the three sub-regions of Douro?

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Baixa Corgo (furthest west)
Cima Corgo (center)
Douro Superior (furthest east)
  • climate becomes drier/hotter as you move inland.
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What is the topography like in Douro?

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Mountainous, rugged, wild, and remote.

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What type of soils do the best vineyards of Douro have?

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Schist.

17
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What is the main grape varietal of Douro?

A

Touriga Nacional.

18
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What style of wines are made in Douro?

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Rich, dry, powerful red wines.

Usually a blend of indigenous varietals.

19
Q

What is the viticulture of Douro?

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Incredibly steep, terraced vineyards along the banks of the Douro.

20
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What is a ‘quinta’?

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A single vineyard.