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Portugal - Dry wines Flashcards

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1
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What is the principal white grape of Vinho Verde DOP?

A

Loureiro

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What are the sub zones of Vinho Verde DOP?

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Monção e Melgaço, Lima, Cávado, Basto, Ave, Amarante, Sousa, Baião, Paiva

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What regional IGP shares borders with Vinho Verde DOP?

A

Minho

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What are the minimum alcohol ranges in Vinho Verde DOP?

A 
Still Wines: 8%
Vindima tardia: 15% natural 14% actual
Still Wines from a specific subzone (except Sousa): 9%
Espumante: 10%
Varietal Alvarinho 11.5%
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What DOP of Spain borders Vinho Verde to the north?

A

Rias Biaxas

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What is the largest DOP of Portugal?

A

Vinho Verde

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What two prominent rivers border Vinho Verde DOP?

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Minho (N border) and Duoro (runs through the S of the DOP)

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What other white grapes are common in Vinho Verde DOP?

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Alvarinho, Trajadura (Treixadura), Avesso, Pedernã (Arinto)

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What subzone of Vinho Verde is known for bottling varietal Alvarinho?

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Monção - N near Riax Biaxas/Condado do Tea

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10
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Discuss climate in Vinho Verde DOP

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Atlantic influence is strong - brings humidity

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What disease is most prevalent in Vinho Verde and how is it fought?

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Grey rot, due to the high humidity. Trellising to provide airflow (high canopy - pergola - “enforcado”), and frequent spraying.

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What trellising system is found in Vinho Verde?

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enforcado - vines are trained up stakes, trees, telephone poles, etc.

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What DOPs are found in Algarve?

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Lagoa DOP
Portimão DOP
Lagos DOP
Tavira DOP

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Where is Algarve, and describe the climate

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Extreme south of the country - influenced by Atlantic and Mediterranean. Hot climate.

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What grapes and producers are found in Algarve?

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mostly coop producers; Castelão and Tinta Negra Mole for red wines, and Arinto and Síria; more resorts and golf courses - fewer vineyards

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What large region is found just to the north of Algarve?

A

Alentejo/Alentejo DOP

17
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What are the important red grapes of Alentejo?

A

Aragonez - Tempranillo, Trincadeira, Castelão, Alfrocheiro and Alicante Bouschet

18
Q

What is a synonym for Tempranillo in Portugal?

A

Aragonez

19
Q

What white grapes are important to Alentejo?

A

Arinto, Antão Vaz, Roupeiro, Fernão Pires, Perrum

20
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Other than wine, what is Alentejo known for?

A

Cork forests

MS 2020 - France (19 decks)

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