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1
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What are the principal grapes in Lafões?

A
  • Tinto: Min. 40% Amaral, plus Jaen and Pilongo
  • Branco: Min. 85% combined Arinto (min. 50%) and Cercial; plus Dona Branca, Sercial, Rabo de Ovelha
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What are the sub-zones of Encostas d’Aire DOP?

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  1. Ourém
  2. Alcobaça
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3
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Who owns Quinta das Liceiras?

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De Romaniera.

*IDI (parent company)

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What is the principal soil in Douro?

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Schist.

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5
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Who owns Quinta do Cotto?

A

Champalimaud.

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6
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Which DOC is the largest in Lisboa?

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Encostas de Aires.

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7
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Who owns below single quintas?

Quinta do Bomfim

Quinta Senhora da Ribeira

A

Dow’s.

*Symington (parent company)

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What are the most important grapes in Trás-os-Montes DOP?

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  • White: Fernão Pires, Síria, Viosinho, Gouveio, Malvasia Fina and Rabigato.
  • Red: Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz, Bastardo (Trousseau), Touriga Francesa and Trincadeira.
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9
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What is the minimum ageing requirement for Biscoitos Licoroso?

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24 months

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10
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What did the term “Feitoria” mean on a vineyard marked with stones in the mid 18th century?

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Fruit reserved for the English market.

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11
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Which wines are covered by the Douro DOP appellation?

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Table wines and the licoroso, fortified Moscatel do Douro.

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12
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What are the generally declared Port vintages of this century?

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2000, 2003, 2007, 2011, 2016, 2017

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13
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What is the minimum alcoholic level for Moscatel de Setubal?

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16%

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14
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What is the main viticultural challenge in Vinho Verde?

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Grey rot during the damp rowing season due to the cool, rainy, Atlantic influenced climate.

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15
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What are the sub-regions of Douro?

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  1. Baixo Corgo - to the west has the highest density of plantings; is cooler and rainier.
  2. Cima Corgo has the highest total acreage
  3. Douro Superior - closer to the Spanish border - the largest, most arid and most sparsely planted
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16
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When did Phylloxera struck in Portugal?

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1867.

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17
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Which appellation near Lisbon is Phylloxera free?

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Colares

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18
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Who owns Quinta do Passadouro?

A

Niepoort.

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19
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Give 2 synonyms for Touriga Nacional.

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Bical Tinto

Mortágua Preto

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20
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In which DOP is Medieval de Ourem made? Describe it.

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It is made in Encostas d’Aire DOP, Lisboa and is a red wine made by adding 20% red partially fermented Trincadeira must (with the skins) to 80% white Fernao Pires towards the end of fermentation. When the fermentation is finished the cap naturally sinks and filters the wine.

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21
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Where is Távora-Varosa DOP? What is it best known for?

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Terras de Cister IG. Sparkling wine production.

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22
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What are the communes of production for Moscatel de Setubal?

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Setubal

Palmela

Montijo

Castelo (a village in the commune of Sesimbra).

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23
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Who owns below single quintas?

Quinta da Foz

Quinta do Sagrado

Quinta do Arnozelo

A

Calem

*Sogevinus (parent company)

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24
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What is Tinto Palhete?

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A style produced by adding white grapes to red to produce a light red/deep rose.

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25
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How are the shallow fermentation vats called in the Douro Valley?

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Lagares, made of granite, marble, concrete or stainless steel.

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26
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What are the sub-regions of Alentejo DOP?

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  1. Moura
  2. Granja - Amareleja
  3. Évora
  4. Vidiguera
  5. Reguengos
  6. Redondo
  7. Borba
  8. Portalegre
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27
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Name 3 grapes used in Vinho Verde.

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White: Loureiro, Trajadura (Treixadura), Avesso, Pedernã (Arinto), Alvarinho (Albariño), Azal, Batoca.

Red: Amaral, Borraçal, Alvarelhão (Brancelho), Espadeiro, Padeiro, Pedral, Rabo-de-Anho, Vinhão

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28
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Which mountain range protects Alenquer from the coastal strong winds, making it a little warmer and less windy than the rest of DOCs in Lisboa?

A

Serra de Montejunto.

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29
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What is the DOP of Alentejano IG? What is the main grape?

A

Alentejo DOP.

Reds from Trincadeira

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30
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How many types of companies are involved in the Madeira trade?

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3 types:

  1. “production companies” mostly based in Funchal
  2. “shippers” selecting wines from producers and bottle under their own brand; most of them based in London
  3. “Partidistas” - they store and sell the wine at maturity to other traders for profit
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31
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What is the synonym of Mencia in Dão?

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Jaen

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32
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Which DOC in Lisboa is highly regarded for sparkling wine production?

A

Óbidos DOC.

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33
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Who owns below single quintas?

Quinta dos Malvedos

Quinta do Tua

Quinta da Vila Velha

Quinta do Vale de Malhadas

Quinta das Lages

A

Graham’s

*Symington (parent company)

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34
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What are the Protuguese wine categories?

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  1. Denominacao de Origem Protegida
  2. Indicação Geográfica Protegida
  3. Vinho
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35
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Which designation is used for an estate in the Southern regions of Portugal?

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Herdade.

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36
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By what date must a vintage Port be bottled?

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July 30th of 3rd year following harvest

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37
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What does “Superior” mean on a Moscatel de Setubal label?

A

Minimum 5 years of age.

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38
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Who owns the below single quintas?

Quinta de Vargellas

Quinta de Terra Feita

Quinta do Junco

A

Taylor’s-Fladgate

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39
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What does “Colheita Seleccionada” indicate on a Portuguese wine label?

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“Selected Harvest” - Official designation for DOC/DOP wines with outstanding organoleptic characteristics and a minimum of 1% abv higher than the appellation requires; must always carry the vintage.

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40
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What does the term “garrafeira” mean on a vintage Port label?

Who pioneered the style?

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Vintage Port aged in cask for a minimum of 4 years and maximum 8 years with an additional minimum 15 years in a glass container.

Niepoort.

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41
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What is the ageing requirement for LBV Port?

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Minimum 4 years in cask; it must be bottled before 31st December of the 6th year following the harvest.

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42
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What are the DOP of Lisboa?

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  1. Encostas d’Aire
  2. Lourinha
  3. Obidos
  4. Torres Vedras
  5. Alenquer
  6. Arruda
  7. Colares
  8. Carcavelos
  9. Bucelas
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43
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What is Capela da Quinta do Vesuvio?

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A limited production, premium Vintage Port Bottling from Quinta do Vesuvio produced only in exceptional vintages. As of now only 2007 and 2011 have been produced.

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44
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Who owns the below single quintas?

Quinta de Roriz

Quinta do Vale de Dona Maria

A

Van Zeller

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45
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Who owns Quinta da Eira Velha?

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It was acquired by Fladgate’s Taylor-Fonseca group in 2007. Previously used by Graham’s, Ferreira, Cockburn’s and Martinez.

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46
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Where is Beira Interior? What are its sub-regions?

A

Terras da Beira IGP.

  1. Beira Castelo Rodrigo
  2. Cova da Beira
  3. Pinhel
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47
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Who owns Quinta do Retiro Nuovo?

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Wiese & Krohn

*Fladgate (parent company)

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48
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What are the aging terms and periods for Trás-os-Montes espumante?

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  • Reserva – 12-24 months on lees
  • Super Reserva or Extra Reserva – 24-36 months on lees
  • Grande Reserva or Reserva Velha – min 3 years on lees
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49
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What are “Vinhos ao Roda”?

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Wines that had gone a round trip (Torna Viagem) across the Atlantic which were sold for higher prices than “Vinhos Canteiro” which were matured on the island.

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50
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What is the second wine of the red Quinta do Vesuvio Douro DOC?

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Pombal do Vesuvio.

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51
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What are the main towns in Cima Corgo?

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Pinhão, São João da Pesqueira and Tua.

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52
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What are the soils of Tras-os-Montes?

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Poor, granitic with patches of schist.

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53
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How were the lesser vineyards for Port reserved for the domestic market called?

A

Rama

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54
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What is the latin name for the cork tree?

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Quercus suber.

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55
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Which river separates the Vinho Verde region from Spain?

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Minho river.

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56
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By what date can a vintage Port be sold?

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May 1st of 2nd year following harvest

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57
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What are the DOPs of Acores? What style of wine do they produce?

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  1. Pico
  2. Biscoitos
  3. Graciosa
  • all three produce Branco, Espumante and Licoroso styles
  • min 80% combined Verdelho, Arinto dos Açores, Terrantez do Pico
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58
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White grapes of Dão.

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Encruzado, Bical, Cercial.

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59
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What are the sub-regions of DoTejo DOP?

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  1. Coruche
  2. Chamusca
  3. Cartaxo
  4. Santarem
  5. Tomar
  6. Almeirim
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60
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What is the minimum ageing for Madeira Colheita and Frasqueira?

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Colheita min 5 years

Frasqueira min 20 years

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61
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Which grape can produce noble white wines in Dão?

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Encruzado

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62
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What is the sub-region of Beira Atlântico IGP?

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Terras de Sicó.

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63
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What style of wine does Biscoitos DOP allow?

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Vinho Espumante, Vinho Branco, Vinho Licoroso Branco.

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64
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What does Colheita Tardia means in Portugal?

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Late Harvest. Official designation for DOC/DOP and IGP wines.

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65
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What is the minimum ageing in cask for Reserve Tawny?

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min 7 years, the same as for Colheita Tawny.

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66
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What is the minimum alcohol and ageing requirement for Douro Reserva wines?

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  • White and rosado - min 11,5% abv and min 6 months
  • Red - min 12% abv and min 12 months
  • Those wines meeting the Reserva criteria if they score exceptionally well in a blind tasting then they may use the term “Grande Reserva”.
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67
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What does the term “garrafeira” mean?

A

Private cellar label indicating a minimum period of ageing before release.

  • Tinto Garrafeira - min 30 months (12 in bottle)
  • Branco Garrafeira - min 12 months (6 in bottle)
  • Rosado Garrafeira - min 12 months (6 in bottle)
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68
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Name 3 white grapes used in Douro for white port production.

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Malvasia Fina, Viosinho, Rabigato, Guveio.

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69
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Who owns below single quintas?

Quinta da Cavadinha

Quinta do Retiro Antigo

Quinta de Telhada

Quinta do Alvito

A

Warre’s

*Symington (parent company)

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70
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What are the principal grapes in Bairrada DOP?

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Red - min 50% Baga with Touriga Nacional, Camarate, Castelao, Jaen, and Alfrocheiro. (barros clay soils)

  • if alc = min 12,5%-> “Bairrada Tinto Classico”

White - Maria Gomes and Arinto (sandy soils)

  • if alc = min 12% -> “Bairrada Branco Classico”
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71
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What does the term “reserva” indicate on still Portuguese wines?

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min 0.5% abv higher than the DOP stipulates.

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72
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What are the sub-regions of Vinho Verde from North to South?

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  1. Monção e Melgaço
  2. Lima
  3. Cávado
  4. Basto
  5. Ave
  6. Sousa
  7. Amarante
  8. Baião
  9. Paiva
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73
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What is the most planted white grape in Portugal?

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Fernão Pires producing simple, honeyed wines.

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74
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Name 3 red grapes used in Douro.

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Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Cão, Tinta Barroca.

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What is the minimum alcohol for Vinho Verde, a) without subzone b) with subzone c) varietal Alvarinho?

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a) 8%
b) 9%
c) 11.5%

76
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Red grapes of Dão.

A

Touriga Nacional, Jaen, Touriga Franca, Alfrocheiro, Aragonez, Bastardo, Rufete, Trincadeira, Tinta Cão

77
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Who makes the following dry red Douro DOP wines?

a) Batuta
b) Bons Ares
c) Quinta de Leda

A

a) Niepoort
b) Ramos Pinto
c) Ferreira (Casa Ferreirinha)

78
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What is “enforcado”?

A

A training system used in Vinho Verde creating an overhead canopy in order to lessen the probability of fungal disease. Less than 10% of the vineyards are trained in this fashion today.

79
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Which Acores DOP produces unfortified dry white table wines?

A

All 3

Graciosa

Pico

Biscoitos

80
Q

What are the DOPs of Peninsula de Setubal?

A
  1. Setubal
  2. Palmela
81
Q

What does Engarrafado mean in Portugal?

82
Q

What are the DOPs of Terras Madeirenses?

A
  1. Madeira - fortified wines
  2. Madeirense - table wines
83
Q

Who makes the following Douro wines?

a) Vertente
b) Duas Quintas
c) Vinha Maria Teresa
d) Chryseia
e) Meandro

A

a) Vertente – Niepoort
b) Duas Quintas – Ramos Pinto
c) Vinha Maria Teresa – Quinta do Crasto
d) Chryseia – Prats & Symington
e) Meandro – Quinta do Vale Meao

84
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What are the sub-regions of Dão?

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  1. Serra da Estrella
  2. Alva
  3. Besteiros
  4. Castendo
  5. Silgueiros
  6. Terras de Azurara
  7. Terras de Senhorim
85
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What type of soil can you find in Vinho Verde?

A

Shallow granitic soils are predominant.

86
Q

What is the grape used in Bucelas DOP?

A

min 75% Arinto + Rabo de Ovelha and Sercial, making white wines only still and sparkling.

87
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Who owns the below single quintas?

Quinta do Silval

Quinta do Noval

Quinta do Noval Nacional

A

Quinta do Noval

*Quinta do Noval Nacional is a parcel of ungrafted vines in the heart of Quinta do Noval.

*AXA Millesimes (parent company)

88
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What is the minimum ageing requirements for Moscatel de Setubal?

89
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Who owns Quinta do Nova de Nossa Senhora do Carmo?

A

Burmester

*Sogevinus (parent company)

90
Q

Name 2 DOPs found on Porto Santo.

A

Madeira and Madeirense.

91
Q

What is an old indigenous white variety used in the coastal regions, especially in Bucelas?

A

Arinto, producing lively, mineral-tinged wines.

92
Q

What is the minimum ageing requirement for Moscatel do Douro?

A

18 months.

93
Q

From where do Tejo and Alentejo both take their names?

A

From the Tejo river, also called Tagus.

94
Q

Where would you find the white grape Fonte Cal?

A

In Cova da Beira sub-region of Beira Interior. It can make rich, honeyed wines with steely acidity.

95
Q

What does the term Estágio mean in Portugal?

A

Ageing in bottle or cask.

96
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What does “reserva” indicate on a traditional method sparkling wine in Portugal?

A

Minimium 12 months on lees prior to disgorgement.

97
Q

Who owns below single quintas?

Quinta do Porto

Quinta do Seixo

A

Ferreira.

Sandeman (transffered from Ferreira in 2003)

*Sogrape (parent company)

98
Q

Who owns Quinta do Cachão?

99
Q

What are the minimum ageing requirements for Colares DOP wines?

A
  • Branco: 6 months in wood and 3 months in bottle
  • Tinto: 18 months in wood and 6 months in bottle
100
Q

What are the 3 producing zones of Tejo IGP?

A
  1. Bairro - located north of the Tejo river with limestone and clay soils as well some schist in the northern reaches.
  2. Charneca - to the south of the Tejo river, drier with sandy soils and higher temperatures than the rest of the region.
  3. Campo - good draining alluvial soils along the very edge of the Tejo river banks which moderates the temperatures.
101
Q

Who owns the below single quintas?

Quinta do Bom Retiro

Quinta do Ervamoira

Quinta do Urtiga

Quinta de Bons Ares

A

Ramos Pinto

*Roederer Group (parent company)

102
Q

What does “nobre” indicate on a Dão label?

A

Red & Rosado:

  • min 15% Touriga Nacional
  • max 85% Jaen, Rufete, Alfrocheiro and Aragonez
  • min 12% alcohol
  • min 3 years ageing
  • nobre reserva -> aged 42 months
  • nobre garrafeira -> aged 48 months (12 in botlle)

White:

  • min 15% Encruzado
  • max 85% Cercial, Bical, Malvasia Fina and Verdelho
  • min 11.5% alcohol
  • min 1 year of ageing
  • nobre reserva -> aged 12 months
  • nobre garrafeira -> aged 18 months (9 in bottle)
103
Q

Who owns Quinta do Roêda?

A

Croft.

*Fladgate’s (parent company)

104
Q

What is the DOP of Tejo? What are the main grapes?

A

DoTejo.

Castelao and Fernão Pires.

105
Q

Residual sugar for Muscatel de Setubal.

A
  • 280 g/l for wines under or equal to 20 yrs
  • 340 g/l for wines over 20 yrs old
106
Q

Name 3 grapes used for rosado and red wines in Vinho Verde.

A

Vinhao, Espadeiro, Boraccal, Alvarelhao

107
Q

What is mutage?

A

Arresting the fermentation with the addition of brandy.

108
Q

What does “Casta” mean in Portugal?

A

Grape variety.

109
Q

What are the DOPs of Terras do Dão.

A

Dão and Lafões

110
Q

What are the DOPs of Algarve? What are the main grapes?

A
  1. Lagos
  2. Lagoa
  3. Portimao
  4. Tavira
  • red - Castelao and Tinta Negra Mole
  • white - Arinto and Siria
111
Q

Who owns Quinta do Chousa?

A

Martinez

*was absorbed by its adjacent Quinta do Tua

*Symington (parent company)

112
Q

What are the important grapes in Colares DOP?

A
  • ungrafted red Ramisco on “Chão de Areia” sandy soils
  • the red Castelão on harder clay soils called “Chão Rija”
  • Malvasia for whites
113
Q

What is the minimum alcohol level for Moscatel do Duoro?

114
Q

Which of Alentejo’s sub-zones is located on the cool, granitic slopes of the São Mamede Mountains in the northernmost sector of the DOP, and is considered the most promising area in the region?

A

Portalegre

115
Q

Who owns Quinta do Seixo?

A

Sandeman.

*Transferred from Ferreira in 2003

*Sogrape (parent company)

116
Q

What is the minimum residual sugar level for all Port wines?

117
Q

What grapes are combined to a minimum of 75% for red and white Carcavelos?

A
  • White – Arinto, Ratinho, Galego Dourado
  • Red – Castelao, Preto Martinho
118
Q

Who owns Quinta do Vau?

A

Sandeman

*Sogrape (parent company)

119
Q

Where is Moscatel Galego grape used?

A

In Douro for making fortified Moscatel wines.

120
Q

What do the terms “Velho” and “Muito Velho” mean on a Tawny Port label?

A
  • Velho - for wines that are 10 - 30 years old
  • Muito Velho - for wines that are 40+ years old
121
Q

What are the grapes used for red and white wines respectively in Ourem?

A

Red: Trincadeira

White: Fernao Pires

122
Q

What is the size of a Tun?

A

aprox. 954 liters

123
Q

After how many years can Canteiro wines be bottled?

A

Min 3 years

124
Q

What are the residual sugar levels for Port?

A
  • Branco Leve Seco - 17,5 to 65 g/l
  • Extra-Seco - 17,5 to 40 g/l
  • Seco - 40 to 65 g/l
  • Meio Seco - 65 to 85 g/l
  • Doce - 85 to 130 g/l
  • Muito Doce - 130+ g/l
125
Q

Who makes the Bioma Vinha Velha Vintage Port?

126
Q

Who owns Quinta da Corte?

A

Delaforce.

*Real Campanhia aka Royal Oporto (parent company)

127
Q

Name a DOP within the Terras de Cister IGP what are the styles produced?

A

Tavora Varosa DOP

  • Vinho: Branco, Rosado, Tinto.
  • Espumante: Branco, Tinto.
128
Q

What is the synonym for Arinto in Vinho Verde?

129
Q

What are the age designations on the label for Muscatel de Setubal?

A

10 yrs, 20 yrs, 30 yrs, +40 yrs

130
Q

What are split vintages in Port production?

A

consecutive vintages

131
Q

How was Port nicknamed in the 17th century in Liverpool?

A

Blackstrap

132
Q

Who owns Quinta do São Luiz?

A

Kopke.

*Sogevinus (parent company)

133
Q

Who owns Quinta do Panascal?

A

Fonseca

*Fladgate’s (parent company)

134
Q

What are the main grapes used in Palmela DOP?

A
  • red - Castelao min 66.7%
  • white - Fernão Pires and Arinto
135
Q

What is the minimum alcohol level required for a Vinho Verde from a specific sub-zone?

A

9%, exception is Sousa which is allowed the usual 8% abv.

136
Q

What is the most planted grape in Vinho Verde?

137
Q

What are the sub-regions of Tras-os-Montes?

A
  1. Chaves
  2. Valpaços
  3. Planalto Mirandés
138
Q

What is the most important white grape in Alentejano?

A

Antão Vaz.

139
Q

What is “vinho abafado”? Where is it used?

A

Partially fermented must preserved with alcohol used to fortify the wines of Carcavelos DOP.

  • white: Arinto, Galego Dourado and Ratinho
  • red: min 75% combined Castelao and Preto Martinho * aged min 2 years in barrel and min 6 months in bottle
140
Q

What are the VR (IGP) regions of Portugal?

A
  1. Minho
  2. Transmontano
  3. Duriense
  4. Terras do Dão
  5. Terras de Cister
  6. Terras da Beira
  7. Beira Atlantico
  8. Tejo
  9. Lisboa
  10. Alentejano
  11. Peninsula de Setubal
  12. Algarve
  13. Terras Madeirenses
  14. Açores
141
Q

Which river flows through the southern part of Península de Setúbal?

A

Sado river.

142
Q

What are the principal soil types for Tras-os-Montes DOP?

A

Schist and Granite

143
Q

Which mountains are surrounding the Douro region?

A

Marão to the north of the Douro river and Montemuro to the south of the Douro river.

144
Q

What does the term “Envelhicido em garrafa” mean? Which category of Port uses it?

A

Bottle matured. LBV can use the designation if the wine is additionally aged for 3 years in the bottle .

145
Q

Who owned Quinta do Tua before was acquired by Graham’s in 2006?

A

Ferreira, then Cockburn’s.

146
Q

Which DOC in Lisboa is known to produce grapes used for aguardente?

A

Lourinhã DOC, being located right on the coast is very cool and windy making fully ripening the grapes difficult.

147
Q

What island is Biscoitos DOP located on?

148
Q

Which designation may be used additionally for an estate in Alentejo?

149
Q

How is Sercial known on the mainland?

A

Esgana Cão.

150
Q

What is the largest DOP in Portgual?

A

Vinho Verde, 15% of Portugal’s total acreage.

151
Q

What is the earliest date a Dao Tinto wine can be released?

A

May 15th of the year following harvest.

152
Q

Where is Bairrada DOP?

A

Beira Atlantico IGP.

153
Q

Which producer is known to have pioneered the table wine style in Douro?

A

Ferreira with Barca Velha in 1952.

154
Q

Where would you find Serra da Arrábida mountains?

A

Península de Setúbal. Limestone and clay-limestone slopes ideal for growing the grapes for the famous Moscatel de Setúbal wines.

155
Q

What is the synonym for Fernão Pires in Bairrada?

A

Maria Gomes.

156
Q

What does the term Ädega” means in Portugal?

A

Winery, cellar.

157
Q

Wines of Setubal. Style and grapes.

A

Vinhos Licorosos

  • sweet fortified whites or reds from min 67% Moscatel de Setubal (Muscat of Alexandria)
  • Moscatel Roxo - min 85% for Licoroso Varietal Moscatel Roxo and Licoroso Varietal Moscatel de Setúbal - very pungent floral fragrance developed through the long maceration on the skins (up to 6 months) - ageing in large wooden casks for up to 5 years
158
Q

Are international varieties like Semillon and Cabernet Sauvignon allowed in Dão?

A

Yes, but cannot comprise more than 40% of the blend.

159
Q

What is the minimum ageing requirement for Colheita Tawny?

A

min 7 years.

160
Q

What is the most planted red grape variety in Portugal?

A

As of 2017 Aragonês or Tinta Roriz. (Tempranillo)

161
Q

What is Bagaceira?

A

Grape marc spirit. Made from grape skins, pips and other residuals after pressing.

162
Q

Who owns Quinta da Madalena?

A

Smith Woodhouse

*Symington (parent company)

163
Q

Which region in Portugal was the first one demarcated for sparkling wines?

A

Távora-Varosa DOP.

164
Q

Who owns below single quintas?

Quinta dos Canais

Quinta do Tua

A

Cockburn’s

*Symington (parent company)

165
Q

Who owns below single quintas?

Quinta do Agua Alta

Quinta do Gricha

A

Churchill’s.

166
Q

Which sub-region of Vinho Verde is associated with good quality Alvarinho?

A

Monção e Melgaço.

167
Q

Who owns Quinta do Vesuvio?

A

Quinta do Vesuvio.

*Symington (parent company)

168
Q

Who is managing the appellation and regulations of Port Wine?

A

Douro Port Wine Institute (IVDP)

169
Q

Who produces Vinha da Ponte?

A

It is a red Cuvée from Quinta do Crasto Single vineyard Douro.

170
Q

In Dao, what are the minimum alcohol and ageing for the below classifications?

Tinto & Rosado

Tinto & Rosado Reserva

Tinto & Rosado Garrafeira

Branco

Branco Reserva

Branco Garrafeira

171
Q

How are the terraces called on Maidera?

172
Q

What does “reserva” indicate on a traditional method sparkling wine in Portugal?

A

Minimium 12 months on lees prior to disgorgement.

173
Q

Where can you find Santarem and Tomar?

A

Sub-regions of DoTejo.

174
Q

Where can you find Borba?

A

Sub-region in Alentejo.

175
Q

What is Herdade?

A

A designation which is used for an estate in the Southern regions of Portugal.

176
Q

What are the main white grapes of Algarve DOP?

A

Arinto and Siria.

177
Q

What are the 2 estuaries of Peninsula de Setubal?

A

Tagus and Sado

178
Q

Where would you find DOC Talha and what is it?

A

It can appear on the label of Alentejo DOP wines and is a style made in clay amphorae, sometimes protected with a thin layer of olive oil floating on top.

179
Q

Which DOP has the highest yield in Portugal and what is it?

A

Madeira, 150hl/ha

180
Q

What is the minimum alcohol in Douro DOP for:
a) Branco
b) Tinto
c) Espumante
d) Moscatel do Douro

A

a) Branco - 10.5%
b) Tinto - 11%
c) Espumante - 11%
d) Moscatel do Douro - 16.5%

181
Q

Give 2 synonyms for Aragonez.

A

Tinta Roriz, Tempranillo.

182
Q

What is minimum alcohol and aging for Beira Interior DOP Tinta Selecção?

A

13%, 12 months

183
Q

Which grape varieties are authorised for Beira Interior DOP Tinta Selecção?

A

Aragonez, Bastardo, Rufete, Touriga Nacional, and Trincadeira

184
Q

What three labeling terms can be used to indicate wines produced by the traditional torna viagem process?

A

Vinho da Roda
Vinho da Torna
Vinho da Volta

185
Q

Give two producers of Moscatel de Setubal.

A

Any two of:

Quinta da Bacalhõa
José Maria de Fonseca
Casa Ermelinda Freitas
Adega de Palmela
Horácio Simões
Adriano Tiago

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