Portugal Flashcards
What is the most important environmental influence in Portugal?
Atlantic Ocean
What kinds of temparatures are in Portugal?
Large variety
What is the most significant climactic feature of Vinho Verde?
High rainfall
How are vines trained in Vinho Verde, and why?
Spur-trained to create better air circulation, because of rot caused by high rainfall
What are traditional white Vinho Verde wines like?
High acid
Pale lemon in color
Low ABV
What are low ABV white Vinho Verde wines like?
Off-dry in style
What are white Vinho Verde wines typically made with (2 grapes)
Loureiro
Arinto
Describe Vinho Verde Alvarinho
AKA Albarino, slightly fuller bodied, higher ABV
What are the two Portugese PDO terms?
DOP
DOC
What are the two Portguese PGI terms?
IGP
Vinho Regional
What is Portugal a main supplier for, in wine production?
Corks
Wine production in the Duoro region is dominated by what?
Port
What are the five principal varieties wines produced in the Duoro rely on?
- Touriga Nacionel
- Touriga Franca
- Tempranillo
- Tinta Cao
- Tinta Barroca
Of the five principal grape varieties in the Duoro region, which produces the highest quality wines?
Touriga Nacionel
What are wines produced with Touriga Nacionel like?
Deeply colored
High tannin