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1
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What are the levels of Portuguese wine quality?

A

Vinho, Vinho Regional, Denominacao de Origem/Denominacao de Origem Controlada

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North to south, what are the wine regions of portugal? (14)

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Minho, Trasmontano, Duriense, Terras de Cistar, Beira Atlantico, Terras do Dao, Terrras da Beira, Lisboa, Tejo, Peninsula de Setubal, Alentejano, Algarve, Terras Madeirenses, Acores

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DOP Regions of Minho?

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Vinho Verde DOP

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Styles of Vinho Verde?

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Branco, Rosado, Tinto, Vindimia Tardia, Espumante (Traditional or Tank Method), Or Varietal Albarinho (Moncao and Melgaco Subregions)

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Min RS of Vinho Verde Vindimmia Tardia?

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45g

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Reccomended varieties for white vinho Verde?

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Alvarinho, Avesso, Azal, Batoca, Loureiro, Arinto, Trajadura

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Subzones of Minho?

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Moncao e Melgaco, Lima, Cavado, Basto, Ave, Amarante, Sousa, Baiao, Paiva

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DOP’s of Trasontano?

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Tras-os-Montes DOP

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Styles in Tras-os-montes?

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White, rose, red, sparkling (traditional method) and Licoroso

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Describe the geography of trasmontano

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East of Minho, North of Duriense along the spanish border. 3 non-contiguous subregions. Hot, dry and mountainous, producing ripe, full bodied reds.

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What are the main grapes to know in trasmontano?

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Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz, Bastardo, Touriga Franca and Trincadeira.

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What are the DOP’s of Duriense?

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Douro DOP, Porto DOP

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What was the old term for Durienses, when was it changed?

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Terras Durienses, 2006.

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What is the approximate altitude of Durienses?

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450-550masl

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Which was portugals first demarcated wine region?

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Douro, 1756

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16
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Primary soils of Vinho Verde?

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Granite

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17
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Primary Soils of Douro DOP?

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Schiste

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18
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Subzones of Porto DOP?

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Baixo Corgo, Cima Corgo, Douro Superiore

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Red Varieties of Porto?

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Aragonez, Bastardo, Castelao, Cornifesto, Donzelinho Tinto, Malbasia Preta, Marufo, Rufete, Tinta Barroca, Tinta Francisca, Tinto Cao, Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional, Trincadeira (amarela)

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White Varieties of Porto?

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Arinto, Cercial, Donzinho-Branco, Folgazao, Goueveio, Malvazia Finoa, Moscatel Galego Branco, Rabigato, Samaringo, Semillon, Sercial, Siria, Verdelho, Viosinho, Vital

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21
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Minimum alcohol?

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19-22

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22
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Aging for vintage port?

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Released after 2 years, within three years.

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23
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Aging for LBV?

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Aged at least 4 years, released within 6 years.

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24
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What is the term for Bottle-matured LBV?

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Envelhecido em garrafa (requires an extra 3 years in bottle)

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25
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Minimum aging for colheita ports?

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Single vintage, aged in cask for at least 7 years.

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26
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Explain Garrafeira Port

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Wines that are aged in cask for 4-8 years, then minimum 15 years in glass (either bottle or demijohn)

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Aging requirements for Velho Ports?

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10 or 20 Years Old

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Aging Requirements for Muito Velho ports?

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30, 40 or 50 years old

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29
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What is Reserve/Riserva Port?

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No aging requirements when applied to ruby port, but does indicate higher quality. White/Tawny Reserve must have spent 7 years in cask.

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30
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VVO or W indicates the port is what?

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Over 80 years old (no age statement allowed)

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31
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Declared Vintages Since 1990?

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17, 16, 11, 07, 03, 2000, 1997, 1994, 1992, 1991

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32
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How many hectares of Duriense are licensed for port production?

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26,000

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33
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Which region of Duriense has the greatest proportion of vineyards?

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Baixo Corgo (14,000ha), where it’s cooler and wetter.

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34
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Name four brands owned by Symingtons

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Grahams, Dows, Warre’s, Cockburn’s

35
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Synonym for bastardo?

36
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Synonym for Aragonez?

A

Tempranillo, Tinta Roriz

37
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Min abv for reserva wines in Douro?

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11.5 (White and Rose) 12 (red)

38
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Aging Requirements for Reserva in douro?

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6 months for white, 12 months for reds.

39
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Prior to 1986, where were all port wines legally required to be shipped from?

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Villa Nova de Gaia

40
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Which VR is immediately south of Duriense?

A

Terras da Beira

41
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Beiras has been split into which 4 VR, and in what year?

A

Terras do Dao, Terras de Cister, Terras de Beira, Beira Atlantico, 2011

42
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What is the DOP of Beira Atlantico, and its subzone?

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Bairrada DOP, Terras do Sico.

43
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What subzone of Terras do Cister is known for sparkling production?

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Tavora-Varosa DOP

44
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What is the highest standard of wines produced in Dao?

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Nobre (Noble). Redsd Minimum 15% Touriga Nacional, must age for at least 3 years, and be minimum 13% abv. Whites min 15% Encruzado, must age for 1 year and be minimum 12% abv. Reserva (Or Garrafeira) wines must age for 48 months (reds) and 18 months (whites) and contain an extra .5% abv.

45
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What is the climate of Barraida DOP?

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Cooler, wetter (closer to atlantic)

46
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What are the top grapes of Barraida DOP, and what soils are they planted in? (3)

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Baga (barros/clay), Maria Gomes and Arinto (Arenas/Sandy)

47
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Which VR is immediately South of Beira Atlantico?

48
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What is river that ends in Lisbon?

49
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What are the DOP’s of Lisboa? (9)

A

Encostas de Aire, Lourinha, Obidos, Torres Vedras, Alenquer, Arruda, Bucelas, Colares, Carcavelos

50
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Describe Carcavelos DOP

A

Small DOP (Only 25ha), fermented dry, then fortified and sweetened with a kind of vin de liqueur, called vinho abafado. After, Carcavelos wines are aged in barrel for at least 2 years, then 6 months in bottle.

51
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Which VR is across the bay from Lisbon?

A

Peninsula de Setubal

52
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What was the previous name for Peninsula de Setubal?

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Terras do Sado ( Changed in 2009)

53
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What are the DOP’s of Terras do Setubal?

A

Pamela and Setubal

54
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What styles are made in setubal?

A

Licoroso (Branco, Tinto, Varietal Moscatel Galego Roxo, Varietal Moscatel de Setubal

55
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Max RS of Moscatel Setubal?

A

under 20 years old UP TO 240g/l, over 20 years old UP TO 340g/l

56
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What are the two VR’s named for the Tagus river?

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Tejo and Alentejano

57
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What is the DOP of Alentejano?

A

Alentejo DOP

58
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Which french varieties are permitted in Alentejo DOP tinto?

A

Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah

59
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What is the DOP of Tejo?

A

DoTejo DOP

60
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What is the most southerly VR of Portugal?

A

Terras Madeirenses

61
Q

What are the 4 DOP of Algarve?

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Lagos, Portimao, Lagoa, Tavira

62
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What is the overall climate of Algarve, and what are the wines like?

A

Hot and Arid, not great for fine wine production. Produces wine of high alcohol and low acidity.

63
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What are the DOP’s of Terras Madeirenses?

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Madeira DOP and Madeirenses DOP

64
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What are the Growing Regions in Madeira (North Side)

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Porto Moniz, Sao Vicente, Santana

65
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What are the Growing Regions in Madeira (South Side)

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Calheita, Camara de Lobos, Funchal, Ponta do Sol, Sant Cruz, Ribeira Brava, Machico

66
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What are the recommended red varieties for Madeira DOP? (5)

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Bastardo, Malbasia Candida Roxa, Tinta de Madeira, Tinta Negra, Verdelho Tinto

67
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What are the recommended white varietes for Madeira DOP (8)

A

Terrantez, Malvasia Fina (Boal), Malvasia Candida, Malvasia Branca de Sao jorge, Moscatel Graudo, Sercial, Verdelho, Listrao

68
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What are the soils in Porto Santo?

A

Volcanic and Limestone

69
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What are the sweetness levels for Varietal Madeiras?

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Sercial (Dry or Extra Dry), Verdelho (Medium Dry), Boal (Medium Sweet), Terrantez (Medium dry or Medium Sweet), Malvasia (Sweet),

70
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What are the sweetness terms permitted in madeira?

A

Extra dry, dry, medium dry, medium sweet, sweet, (Extra-Dry, Dry, Medium Dry, Medium Sweet, Sweet)

71
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What are the degrees of sweetness in madeira?

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<0.5, <1.5, 1-2.5, 2.5-3.5, >3.5

72
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What is the most common training system in Madeira?

A

Pergola (Latadas)

73
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What is the name of the canals used for irrigation in Madeira?

74
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How many producers are in Madeira?

A

8, but only 6 are exporting

75
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Which is the largest Producers in Madeira

A

Vinhos Justino Henriques (1/2 of all exports)

76
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Which company owns Blandy’s?

A

Madeira Wine Company

77
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What are the 3 kinds of producers in madeira?

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Grower-Producers, Shippers, Partidistas

78
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Which are the two oldest madeira houses?

A

H&H and Perriera D’Oliveira, both 1850

79
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Which is the most prolific grape variety for madeira production?

A

Tina Negra Mole (85% of volume)

80
Q

Approximately how many hectares of vines are on Madeira?

81
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Rquirements for Colheita Madeira?

A

Single Vintage, aged min 5 years in cask.

82
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Requirements for Frasqueira Madeira?

A

Single Vintage, min 20 years in cask. Must be varietal.

83
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What is the term for Madeira’s that have crossed the equator during aging?

A

Vinho da Torno

84
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What is the most planted white variety in Portugal?

A

Maria Gomes

Lewis' Advanced Somm (25 decks)

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