Portugal Overview Flashcards
1
Q
Portugal Climate Overview
A
-range of different climates subdivided into three general climates
1-Coast in North: humid, abundant rainfall, lush green environment [like Rias Baixas]
2-Coast further South: becomes warmer / more mediterranean
3-Interior: Continental, hot arid conditions
2
Q
Portugal Red Grapes
A
- Castelão
- Touriga Nacional
- Jaen (Mencia)
- Baga
- Aragonez (Tempranillo)
3
Q
Portugal White Grapes
A
- Fernao Pires [aka Maria Gomes in Bairrada]
- Encruzado
- Arinto
- Sercial [not to be confused with Cercial)
4
Q
Portugal PGI =
A
Indicacao Geografica [IG] or IGT] 85% from]
5
Q
Portugal PDO =
A
Denominacao de Origem Protegida [DOP]
6
Q
Portugal non GI =
A
Vihno [table wine]
7
Q
Portugal “Reserva” =
A
0.5%abv higher
8
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Garrafeira =
A
aged wines:
- reds: 30 months(12 bottle)
- whites: 12 months (6 bottle)
