Portugal General

Question 1

Name the 3 tiers of wine quality in Portugal

Answer 1

DOP - Denominação de Origem Protegida
IGP - Indicação Geogràfica Protegida
Vinho - Table Wine

Question 2

Name the 14 IGP of Portugal

Answer 2

Minho
Transmontano
Duriense
Terras do Dão
Terras de Cister,
Terras da Beira
Beira Atlântico
Tejo
Lisboa
Alentejano
Península de Setúbal
Algarve
Terras Madeirenses
Açores

Question 3

What does the term garrefeira mean on a Portuguese wine label?

Answer 3

(“private wine cellar”), indicating a minimum period of aging prior to release

Question 4

What are the ageing requirements for Tinto garrafeira wines in Portugal?

Answer 4

Minimum of 30 months including at least 12 months in bottle

Question 5

What are the ageing requirements for Branco and rosado garrafeira wines in Portugal?

Answer 5

Minimum of 12 months with at least 6 months in bottle

Question 6

What is the most planted red grape variety in Portugal?

Answer 6

Aragonez (Tinta Roriz, known as Tempranillo in Spain)

Question 7

What is the most planted white grape variety in Portugal?

Answer 7

Fernão Pires, known as Maria Gomes in Bairrada

Question 8

What treaty, signed in 1703 between England and Portugal led to a prolific rise in exports of Portuguese wines to England?

Answer 8

Treaty of Methuen