Rest of Portugal Flashcards
What is the difference between Minho and Vinho Verde
Minho is an IGP stretching from the Minho river to south of the Douro
Vinho Verde is a DOP nestled the the northwest corner of Portugal abouve the Douro
What styles does Vinho Verde DOP produce
fresh and effervescent white, rosado, red, sparkling, sweet, and varietal Alvarinho wines
What are the soils of VInho Verde DOP
Granite based
How do the styles of Minho IGP differ from those of Vinho Verde DOP
Minho has more varied styles
Which white varieties are grown in Vinho Verde DOP
Alvarinho, Avesso, Azal, Batoca, Loureiro, Arinto (Pederña), Trajadura (treixadura)
Which red varieties are grown in Vinho Verde DOP
Amaral, Borraçal, Alvarelhão (Brancelho), Espadeiro, Padeiro, Pedral, Rabo-de-Anho, Vinhão
Where is Tras-os-Montes DOP
East of the Minho in the mountainous part of Portugal
What styles are produced in Tras-os-Montes DOP
white, rosado, red wines, dessert, and sparkling wines
What are the main red varieties grown in Tras-os-Montes DOP
Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz, Bastardo (Trousseau), Touriga Francesa, Trincadeira
What are the main white varieties grown in Tras-os-Montes DOP
Fernão Pires, Síria, Viosinho, Gouveio, Malvasia Fina and Rabigato
What are the 4 IGPs of Beiras
Beira Atlântico IGP, Terras do Dão IGP, Terras de Beira IGP, Terras do Cister IGP`
What is the DOP of Beira Atlantico IGP
Bairrada DOP
What are the 2 DOPs of Terras do Dao IGP
Dao DOP, Lafoes DOP
What is the DOP of Terras de Beira IGP
Beira Interior DOP
What is the DOP of Terras do Cister IGP
Távora Varosa DOP
What styles does Bairrada DOP produce
dry white, rosado, reds, sparkling, and fortified sweet wines in all colors
What are the white varietals of Bairrada DOP
Arinto (Pedernã), Bical, Cercial, Fernão Pires (Maria Gomes)
What are the red varietals of Bairrada DOP
Baga, Camarate, Castelão, Jaen, Touriga Nacional
What styles are produced in Dao DOP
Dry white, rosado, red, sparkling
What are the white varieties of Dao DOP
Encruzado, Bical, Cercial
What are the red varieties of Dao DOP
Touriga Nacional, Jaen, Touriga Franca, Alfrocheiro, Aragonez, Bastardo, Rufete, Trincadeira, and Tinta Cão
What are the requirements for Nobre wines in Dao DOP
whites: min. 85% Encruzado
reds: min. 85% Touriga Nacional
What styles are produced in Lafoes DOP
Dry whites from Ariñto and Cercial
Reds from Amaral, Jaen, and Pilongo
What styles are produced in Beira Interior DOP
dry white, rosado, red, sparkling wines
Which white varieties are grown in Beira Interior DOP
Arinto, Malvasia Fina, Síria, Bical, and Tamarez
Which red varieties are grown in Beira Interior DOP
Aragonez, Bastardo, Rufete, Touriga Nacional, and Trincadeira
What styles are produced in Tavora Varosa DOP
dry white, rosado, red, sparkling wines
Which white varieties are grown in Tavora Varosa DOP
Bical, Arinto, Chardonnay, Dona Branca, Fernão Pires, Folgasão, Gouveio, Malvasia Fina, Malvasia Rei, Pinot Blanc
Which red varieties are grown in Tavora Varosa DOP
Alvarelhão, Aragonez, Pinot Noir, Barca, Tinta Barroca, Touriga Franca, Touriga Naciona
What is Tavora Varosa best known for
traditional method sparkling wines, aged 9 months on the lees
Where is the Lisboa IGP
Coastal, surrounding Lisbon
What is the major river of the Lisboa region
Tejo
What is the climate of Lisboa and what mountain influences it
Mediterranean
Sintra mountains
