Portugal General Flashcards

1
Q

Name the 3 tiers of wine quality in Portugal

A

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

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2
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Name the 14 IGP of Portugal

A
Minho
Transmontano
Duriense
Terras do Dão
Terras de Cister,
Terras da Beira
Beira Atlântico
Tejo
Lisboa
Alentejano
Península de Setúbal
Algarve
Terras Madeirenses
Açores
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3
Q

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

A

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

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4
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What are the ageing requirements for Tinto garrafeira wines in Portugal?

A

Minimum of 30 months including at least 12 months in bottle

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5
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What are the ageing requirements for Branco and rosado garrafeira wines in Portugal?

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Minimum of 12 months with at least 6 months in bottle

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6
Q

What is the most planted red grape variety in Portugal?

A

Aragonez (Tinta Roriz, known as Tempranillo in Spain)

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7
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What is the most planted white grape variety in Portugal?

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Fernão Pires, known as Maria Gomes in Bairrada

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

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Treaty of Methuen

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