Portugal Flashcards

1
Q

What is the most important environmental influence in Portugal?

A

Atlantic Ocean

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2
Q

What kinds of temparatures are in Portugal?

A

Large variety

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3
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What is the most significant climactic feature of Vinho Verde?

A

High rainfall

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4
Q

How are vines trained in Vinho Verde, and why?

A

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?

A

High acid
Pale lemon in color
Low ABV

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6
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What are low ABV white Vinho Verde wines like?

A

Off-dry in style

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

A

Loureiro

Arinto

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8
Q

Describe Vinho Verde Alvarinho

A

AKA Albarino, slightly fuller bodied, higher ABV

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9
Q

What are the two Portugese PDO terms?

A

DOP

DOC

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10
Q

What are the two Portguese PGI terms?

A

IGP

Vinho Regional

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11
Q

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

A

Corks

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12
Q

Wine production in the Duoro region is dominated by what?

A

Port

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13
Q

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

A
  • Touriga Nacionel
  • Touriga Franca
  • Tempranillo
  • Tinta Cao
  • Tinta Barroca
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14
Q

Of the five principal grape varieties in the Duoro region, which produces the highest quality wines?

A

Touriga Nacionel

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15
Q

What are wines produced with Touriga Nacionel like?

A

Deeply colored

High tannin

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16
Q

Describe the red wines from the Duoro region?

A

Black fruit notes
Deeply colored
High tannin
Age well in oak

17
Q

Describe white wines from the Duoro region?

A

Medium to high acidity

18
Q

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
Q

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
Q

Describe Baga

A

Late-ripening
Thick skinned
Deep color
Rich tannins

22
Q

What is Aragones another term for?

A

Tempranillo

23
Q

What grapes does a typical red blend from Alentejo include?

A

Aragones

Trincadeira

24
Q

Describe Trincadeira

A

Drought-tolerant
Spice red berry flavors
High tannin