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Portugal - Bairrada Flashcards

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Bairrada climate and rainfall?

A

Maritime climate (same as Vinho Verde)

High rainfall at 800-1200mm

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Vine training in Bairrada? (2)

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Traditionally high trained steaked bush vines

New vineyards are guyot VSP (same as Dao)

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3
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Baga tasting note? (4)

A

High acid
High tannin
Medium body
Cranberry, cherry, plum

Often needs bottle age

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Baga ripening/budding?

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Late budding

Late ripening (an issue as Bairrada rains in Autumn)

Like Mourvedre and Carignan

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Best soil for Baga? (3)

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Clay-limestone

Good for water retention to aid ripening throughout growing season and still provide some drainage

Limestone rocks and pebbles also reflect solar energy back to the vines

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6
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Whole bunch in Bairrada?

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Historically used to add longevity through tannins

Now used in smaller portions to add fresher fruit character and enhance aromas

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7
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Fermentation vessels in Bairrada? (3)

A

Stainless steel

Concrete vats

Lagares

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Oak types used in Bairrada?

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500-650L large French oak (most common)

Large Portuguese or Brazilian oak (traditional)

Large Foudres (French, Austrian or Italian)

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9
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International varieties permitted in Bairrada?

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Cabernet Sauvignon

Merlot

Suited to maritime climate with free draining soils

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10
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Baga Classico must contain…?

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Min 50% Baga

Min 85% Baga, Alfrocheiro, Touriga, Jaen (Mencia) and Camarate

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4 main white grapes of Bairrada? (4)

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Maria Gomes
Bical
Arinto
Cercial

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Maria Gomes and Bical ripening?

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Early ripening. Good for Bairrada’s damp wet autumns

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Maria Gomes and Bical acid levels?

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Medium+ acid

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Arinto and Cercial acid levels? (3)

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High

Characterised by apple and citrus flavours

Adds acid and freshness to blends

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Marie Gomes flavours and aromas?

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Citrus and floral

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Bical flavours and aromas

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Peach and sometimes tropical

17
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Inexpensive Bairrada whites fermentation and site? (3)

A

Sandy soils

Fermented in stainless steel at cool temperatures

Early consumption

18
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Mid price and premium whites of Bairrada site and fermention? (2)

A

Clay limestone

May be fermented and matured for a short time in oak

19
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Significant producer in Bairrada?

A

Filipa Pato

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