Portugal - Tejo and Alentejo Flashcards

1
Q

Name the IGPs that surround the Tejo IGP

A

Lisboa to the west
Beiras to the north
Alentejano to the east
Península de Setúbal to the south.

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2
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Name the DOP of the Tejo IGP

A

DoTejo DOP

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3
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The Tejo IGP derives it’s name from which river?

A

Tagus (Tejo)

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4
Q

Name the 6 subregions of the DoTejo DOP

A
Coruche
Chamusca
Cartaxo
Santarém
Tomar
Almeirim
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5
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Name the dominant red and white grape varieties of the DoTejo DOP

A

White: Fernao Pires
Red: Castelao

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6
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Name the DOP of the Alentejo IGP

A

Alentejo DOP

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7
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Name the 8 Subzones of the Alentejo DOP

A
Moura
Granja-Amareleja
Évora
Vidigueira
Reguengos
Redondo
Borba
Portalegre
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8
Q

What is the name of the subzone of the Alentejo DOP that is located on the cooler, granitic slopes of the São Mamede Mountains in the northernmost sector of the DOP?

A

Portalegre

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9
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What is the most prominent grape variety in the Alentejo DOP

A

Trincadeira (red)

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10
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Other than the vine, what is the Alentejo IGP know for?

A

Plantations of Quercus suber—cork trees—are widespread through the region

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