Portugal, Port, Madeira Flashcards
What are the levels of Portuguese wine quality?
Vinho, Vinho Regional, Denominacao de Origem/Denominacao de Origem Controlada
North to south, what are the wine regions of portugal? (14)
Minho, Trasmontano, Duriense, Terras de Cistar, Beira Atlantico, Terras do Dao, Terrras da Beira, Lisboa, Tejo, Peninsula de Setubal, Alentejano, Algarve, Terras Madeirenses, Acores
DOP Regions of Minho?
Vinho Verde DOP
Styles of Vinho Verde?
Branco, Rosado, Tinto, Vindimia Tardia, Espumante (Traditional or Tank Method), Or Varietal Albarinho (Moncao and Melgaco Subregions)
Min RS of Vinho Verde Vindimmia Tardia?
45g
Reccomended varieties for white vinho Verde?
Alvarinho, Avesso, Azal, Batoca, Loureiro, Arinto, Trajadura
Subzones of Minho?
Moncao e Melgaco, Lima, Cavado, Basto, Ave, Amarante, Sousa, Baiao, Paiva
DOP’s of Trasontano?
Tras-os-Montes DOP
Styles in Tras-os-montes?
White, rose, red, sparkling (traditional method) and Licoroso
Describe the geography of trasmontano
East of Minho, North of Duriense along the spanish border. 3 non-contiguous subregions. Hot, dry and mountainous, producing ripe, full bodied reds.
What are the main grapes to know in trasmontano?
Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz, Bastardo, Touriga Franca and Trincadeira.
What are the DOP’s of Duriense?
Douro DOP, Porto DOP
What was the old term for Durienses, when was it changed?
Terras Durienses, 2006.
What is the approximate altitude of Durienses?
450-550masl
Which was portugals first demarcated wine region?
Douro, 1756
Primary soils of Vinho Verde?
Granite
Primary Soils of Douro DOP?
Schiste
Subzones of Porto DOP?
Baixo Corgo, Cima Corgo, Douro Superiore
Red Varieties of Porto?
Aragonez, Bastardo, Castelao, Cornifesto, Donzelinho Tinto, Malbasia Preta, Marufo, Rufete, Tinta Barroca, Tinta Francisca, Tinto Cao, Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional, Trincadeira (amarela)
White Varieties of Porto?
Arinto, Cercial, Donzinho-Branco, Folgazao, Goueveio, Malvazia Finoa, Moscatel Galego Branco, Rabigato, Samaringo, Semillon, Sercial, Siria, Verdelho, Viosinho, Vital
Minimum alcohol?
19-22
Aging for vintage port?
Released after 2 years, within three years.
Aging for LBV?
Aged at least 4 years, released within 6 years.
What is the term for Bottle-matured LBV?
Envelhecido em garrafa (requires an extra 3 years in bottle)
Minimum aging for colheita ports?
Single vintage, aged in cask for at least 7 years.
Explain Garrafeira Port
Wines that are aged in cask for 4-8 years, then minimum 15 years in glass (either bottle or demijohn)
Aging requirements for Velho Ports?
10 or 20 Years Old
Aging Requirements for Muito Velho ports?
30, 40 or 50 years old
What is Reserve/Riserva Port?
No aging requirements when applied to ruby port, but does indicate higher quality. White/Tawny Reserve must have spent 7 years in cask.
VVO or W indicates the port is what?
Over 80 years old (no age statement allowed)
Declared Vintages Since 1990?
17, 16, 11, 07, 03, 2000, 1997, 1994, 1992, 1991
How many hectares of Duriense are licensed for port production?
26,000
Which region of Duriense has the greatest proportion of vineyards?
Baixo Corgo (14,000ha), where it’s cooler and wetter.