Portugal - Lisboa Flashcards
1
Q
Name the 9 DOPS of the Lisboa IGP
A
Encostas de Aire Óbidos Lourinhã Torres Vedras Alenquer Arruda Bucelas Colares Carcavelos
2
Q
Name the 3 DOPs endangered by urban sprawl close to the capital Lisboa in Portugal
A
Bucelas DOP
Colares DOP
Carcevelos DOP
3
Q
What are the main red and white varieties of the Colares DOP?
A
Red: Ramisco and Castelao
White: Malvasia
4
Q
What is the main grape variety of the Bucelas DOP
A
Dry whites from min 75% Arinto
5
Q
Describe the wines of the Carcavelos DOP
A
- Red wines are produced from a combined minimum 75% Castelão and Preto Martinho
- white wines are a blend of Arinto, Galego Dourado, and Ratinho.
The wines are fermented dry, then fortified and sweetened with vinho abafado, a partially fermented must preserved with alcohol. After fortification, Carcavelos wines are aged in barrel for at least two years, followed by at least six months in bottle.
6
Q
What grapes are primarily planted in chão de areia (sand) and chão rija (hard soil?) Where is this?
A
In “chão de areia”: Primarily Ramisco
In “chão rija”: Primarily Castelão
Colares
