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Portugal Flashcards

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What is the most important environmental influence in Portugal?

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Atlantic Ocean

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What kinds of temparatures are in Portugal?

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Large variety

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What is the most significant climactic feature of Vinho Verde?

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High rainfall

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How are vines trained in Vinho Verde, and why?

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Spur-trained to create better air circulation, because of rot caused by high rainfall

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5
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What are traditional white Vinho Verde wines like?

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High acid
Pale lemon in color
Low ABV

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What are low ABV white Vinho Verde wines like?

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Off-dry in style

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7
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What are white Vinho Verde wines typically made with (2 grapes)

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Loureiro

Arinto

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8
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Describe Vinho Verde Alvarinho

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AKA Albarino, slightly fuller bodied, higher ABV

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What are the two Portugese PDO terms?

A

DOP

DOC

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10
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What are the two Portguese PGI terms?

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IGP

Vinho Regional

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11
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What is Portugal a main supplier for, in wine production?

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Corks

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12
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Wine production in the Duoro region is dominated by what?

A

Port

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What are the five principal varieties wines produced in the Duoro rely on?

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  • Touriga Nacionel
  • Touriga Franca
  • Tempranillo
  • Tinta Cao
  • Tinta Barroca
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Of the five principal grape varieties in the Duoro region, which produces the highest quality wines?

A

Touriga Nacionel

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What are wines produced with Touriga Nacionel like?

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Deeply colored

High tannin

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16
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Describe the red wines from the Duoro region?

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Black fruit notes
Deeply colored
High tannin
Age well in oak

17
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Describe white wines from the Duoro region?

A

Medium to high acidity

18
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Why does the Dao region produce excellent quality grapes?

A

High temperature variety between daytime and nighttime

Cold, wet winters and warm, dry summers

19
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Describe red wines from Dao

A

Soft tannins
High acidity
Delicate red fruit notes

20
Q

What is the dominant grape variety planted in Bairrada?

A

Baga

21
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Describe Baga

A

Late-ripening
Thick skinned
Deep color
Rich tannins

22
Q

What is Aragones another term for?

A

Tempranillo

23
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What grapes does a typical red blend from Alentejo include?

A

Aragones

Trincadeira

24
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Describe Trincadeira

A

Drought-tolerant
Spice red berry flavors
High tannin

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