Portugal (including Port & Madeira) Flashcards
All of Portugal, including Port and Madeira production
in 1703, this treaty established a long-lasting trade agreement between Portugal and England.
Treaty of Methuen
Where would you find the Tagus River?
Tejo (Rio Tejo)
*Portugal
How many litres is one tun?
About 954
How long must a Tinto wine labeled ‘Garrafeira’ be aged?
Minimum 30 months aging, including 12 months in bottle
How long must a Branco or Rosado wine labeled ‘Garrafeira’ be aged?
Minimum 12 months aging, including 6 months in bottle
How long must espusmante wines be aged on the lees ? (Portugal)
Minimum 9 months on the lees
If an espumante wine is labeled ‘reserve’, how long must it be aged? (Portugal)
Minimum 12 months on the lees
*Prior to dégorgement
What is a Casta? (Portugal)
Portuguese term for grape variety
What extra requirement does Colheita Seleccionada have for wines?
minimum 1% higher alcohol content than established by the regional appellation
Name the sub zones of the Douro.
Baixo Corgo, Cima Corgo, Douro Superior
What type(s) of wine is produced in the Douro DOP?
Vinho (Branco, Rosado, Tinto), Vinho Espumante, Vino Licoroso
Alva, Besteiros, Castendo, Serra de Estrela, Silgueiros, Terras da Azurara, and Terras de Senhorím are subzones of ______.
Dão DOP
What type of soil is found in the Colares DOP?
Chão de areia (sand), chão rija (hard soil)
What is ‘Vinho Leve’?
Light wine
What is the permitted alcohol range of Madeira?
17-22%
Rainwater has a max age of ______ years.
Max 10 years of age
Colheita may be bottled from 31 October the ______ year following harvest.
Fifth
Frasqueira must be aged how many years in wood?
20
True/False:
Madeira: age is an indication of style, not the actual age or minimum age of the wine.
True
What is Saibro soil?
Decomposed red tufa
*Madeira volcanic soils
What is the regulatory body that oversees and enforces the production of Port?
Douro Port Wine Institute (Instituto dos Vinhos do Douro e Porto/IVDP)
What is Lei do terço (‘law of the third’)? (Portugal)
A decree restricting sales of Port to one-third of a house’s total inventory annually
What is beneficio? (Portugal)
The fortification of wine with spirit
What is Aguardente?
“burning water” – a 77% abv neutral grape spirit
True/False: grapes for Port production must be harvested by hand.
True
