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Portuguese Cultivars Flashcards

1
Q

In which region Alvarinho grows at its best?

It does predominate in varietal or blends?

It is oaked or unoaked?

A

Vinho Verde

Usually in single varietal but in some cases blends with loureiro and trajadura

Either oaked or unoaked

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Alvarinho nose

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honeysuckle
peach
lemon
grapefruit
apple
pineapple
mineral
Honey with the time

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Alvarinho palate notes

A

Dry
Moderated alcohol
High acidity

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4
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Descriptor of

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Alvarinho

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5
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Descriptor of

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alvarinho

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6
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Descriptor of

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Alvarinho

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7
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In which region growths the Arinto (Pedernā) at its best?

A

Lisboa (specially Bucelas)
Vinho Verde (as Pedernā)

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8
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Name the main features of the Arinto

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Excellent acidity
Moderate alcohol
High capacity to age
Oaked or unoaked

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9
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Testing notes of the Arinto

A

Quince
Green apple
Lemon
Green pineapple
Citrus blossom
Mineral

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10
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Which are the characteristic region where the Fernāo Pires (Maria Gomes) grape growths?

A

Bairrada
Lisboa
Tejo
Peninsula der Setubal
Alentejo

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11
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Which are the main features of the Fernāo Pires grape?

A

It is the most widely planted white variety of Portugal
High aromatic wines with low natural acidity

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Fernāo Pires testing notes

A

Citrus and floral (rose and orange blossom) cruzado

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Typical region of the Encruzado grape

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Dāo

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Main features of the Encruzado grape

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Aromatically discrete.
Structure
Palate fulness
Great capacity of aging

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Encruzado tasting notes

A

Floral
Citruses
Resinous
Mineral

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16
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Most common regions for the Touriga Franca grape

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Porto and Douro
Bairrada
Alentejo
Peninsula de Setúbal

17
Q

Main features of the Touriga Franca

A

Produces balanced wines
Full body
Intense aromas

18
Q

Testing descriptors of the Touriga Franca

A

Floral (roses), wild flowers (rock roses) and red fruits (blackberries)

19
Q

Where is the Tinta Roriz (Aragon) mainly cultivated?

A

Whole Portugal
Specially in the Porto and Douro region and Dāo

20
Q

Main characteristics of the Tinta Roriz

A

High levels of coloring matter.
Adapts to all terroirs
Great aging potential

21
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Tasting notes of the Tinta Roriz

A

Red fruits (cherry), wild flowers, spices and chocolate

22
Q

Regions where the Touriga Nacional is cultivated

A

Dao
Porto and Douro
Bairrada
Tejo
Alentejo

23
Q

Main features of the Touriga Nacional

A

Intense coloured wines
Full body
Rich in tannins
Nervy acidity

24
Q

Touriga nacional tasting notes

A

Violets
Bergamota and citruses (cold regions)
Red Fruit (hot regions)

25
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Regions where the Trincadeira grape is cultivated

A

Porto and Douro
Lisboa
Tejo
Alentejo

26
Q

Main features of the Trincadeira grape

A

Intensely colored wines
Refreshing acidy
Rich in tannins

27
Q

Trincadeira tasting notes

A

Berries (blackberries)
Herbaceous
Spices

28
Q

Typical areas for the Baga grape

A

Bairrada
Dao

29
Q

How are the wines made of Baga?

A

They have prominent tannins, good acidity and great aging potential

30
Q

How is the nose of a wine based on Baga grape?

A

Red fruits (cherry)
Plum
Smoke
Tobacco Leaf

31
Q

Where is cultivated the Castelhao grape?

A

Peninsula de Setubal
Tejo
Lisboa and Algarve

32
Q

Mains characteristics of the Castelao grape

A

Good structure
Prominent tannins
Good acidity

33
Q

Typical nose of a wine made with Castelāo

A

Red fruits
Resinous
Game

34
Q

Which are main Portuguese blends and the regions where they are produced?

A

Alvarinho/Trajadura/Loureiro
Vinho Verde

Antāo Vaz / Arinto
Alentejo

Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz (Aragonez), Touriga Franca
Douro

Touriga Nacional, Castelāo
Lisboa, Tejo, Peninsula de Setúbal and Algarve

Trincadeira, Tinta Roriz (Aragonez)
Alentejo

Toutiga nacional, Baga
Bairrada

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