Southern Portugal Flashcards
1
Q
Where would you find the soil type “chao rija?”
A
Colares DOP within the Lisboa IGP
Castelão (red) is typically planted on it.
2
Q
What major river empties itself in the Atlantic around Lisboa?
A
Tagus River
3
Q
What is the primary grape variety of Alentejo DOP?
A
Trincadeira (red)
4
Q
In what region of Portugal would you likely find cork tree plantations?
A
Altentejano IGP
5
Q
What is the latin term for cork tree?
A
Quercus Suber
6
Q
What is Pico DOP?
A
An island within the Açores archipelago of Portugal. Famous for their fortified white wines.
