Portugal (MP) Flashcards
1
Q
What grape comprises a minimum 15% of all Dão Nobre Branco wines?
A
Encruzado
2
Q
What is the northernmost subregion of Alentejo?
A
Portalegre
3
Q
What DOP of the Açores islands authorizes the production of table wines rather than fortified wines?
A
Graciosa
4
Q
What term may be applied to wines of geographical designation that show a 1% higher abv than the minimum established by the respective appellation?
A
Colheita Selection
5
Q
Portugese terms which indicate higher alcohol content?
A
Reserva - + .5% (yet for sparkling wine this means an extra 12 months aging)
Colheita Seleccionada + 1.0%
6
Q
Most planted grape in Portugal?
A
Casetlao (aka: Peritquita)
Makes sense - casta…
