Tejo, Alentejano, Algarve Flashcards
Region to the west of Tejo IGP
Lisboa
Region to the north of Tejo IGP
Beiras
Region is to the east of Tejo IGP
Alentejano
Region to the south of Tejo IGP
Península de Setúbal
Tejo
Majority of production
Bulk production, basic quality
Tejo
River
Tagus River
- Flows through the alluvial plains
DoTejo DOP
6 subregions N to S
- Tomar
- Santarém
- Chamusca
- Cartaxo
- Almeirim
- Coruche
DoTejo DOP
Major style of wine
White wine
- All 3 colors made - Red, White, Rosado
DoTejo DOP
Dominant white grape
Fernão Pires
DoTejo DOP
Dominant red grape
Castelão
Alentejano IGP
% of Portugal’s landmass
30%
Alentejano IGP
Irrigation
- Irrigaion is necessary in Alentejano’s arid plains and hot growing season
Alentejo DOP
8 subzones
Alphabetical order
- Borba
- Évora
- Granja-Amareleja
- Moura
- Portalegre * most promising - on granitic slopes of São Mamede Mountains, northernmost sector of Alentejo DOP
- Redondo
- Reguengos
- Vidigueira
Alentejo
Most highly regarded subzone
Portalegre
- Granitic slopes of São Mamede Mountains
- Northermost sector of Alentejo DOP
Portalegre
Location within Alentejo
Northernmost
- Most promising subzone
Portalegre
Soil
Granite
- On slopes of São Mamede Mountains
Portalegre
Mountain
São Mamede Mountains
Alentejo
Majority of production
Red wine
Alentejo DOP
Most prominent grape
Trincadeira
Besides grapes, what else is Alentejo known for growing?
Quercus suber - cork trees
- Plantations widespread throughout the region
Alentejano
8 subzones N to S
- Portalegre * most promising - on granitic slopes of São Mamede Mountains, northernmost sector of Alentejo DOP
- Borba
- Redondo
- Évora
- Reguengos
- Vidigueira
- Granja-Amareleja
- Moura
Algarve
(southernmost IGP on Portuguese mainland)
4 DOP zones
W to E
- Lagos
- Portimão
- Lagoa
- Tavira
* each dominated by a co-operative
Algarve
Traditional grape for red wines
Tinta Negra Mole
Algarve
Traditional grapes for white wines
- Arinto
- Síria
Algarve
Climate
Hot seaside
- Not suited for fine wines, more tourism
Algarve
Location
All the way south, covering the southern border of Portugal
Algarve
Mountain ranges that border the north
- Espinhaço de Cão
- Caldeirão
- Monchique
Algarve
Major grapes
Red: Castelão, Tinta Negra Mole, Trincadeira
White: Arinto, Síria
- DOP zones authorize Tinto and Branco wines only
- Rosado and Licoroso are authorized in Algarve IGP
What is the DOP within Tejo IGP?
DoTejo DOP (formerly Ribatejo DOC)
What is the major product of Tejo IGP?
Bulk wines of Castelão and Fernão Pires, and/or many other native and international varieties. Whites outnumber Reds.
What styles are authorized in DoTejo DOC?
Tinto, Branco, Rosado
Espumante
Licoroso
What are the subregions of DoTejo DOP?
Tomar Chamusca Cartaxo Almeirim Santarém Coruche
Alentejano IGP makes up what % of Portugal?
30.00%
What is the most promising subregion of Alentejo DOP? Why?
Portalegre: to the north, on the granitic slopes of the São Mamede Mountains
What is the major product of Alentejo DOP? What is the major grape?
Red wines of Trincadeira
Branco, Rosado, Espumante,a nd Licoroso also authorized
Many indigenous grape varieties are authorized; however, the most important are:
Trincadeira, Aragonez, Castelão, Alicante Bouschet
Arinto, Antão Vaz, Roupeiro
What important tree is widespread in Alentejano IGP?
Quercus Suber: cork
Alentejo v. Alentejano: which is the DOP, and which the IGP?
Alentejo DOP
Alentejano IGP
What are the subzones of Alentejo DOP?
Portalegre Borba Redondo Évora Reguengos Granja-Amareleja Vidigueira Moura
Where is Algarve IGP?
All the way south, covering the southern border of Portugal
What are the four DOP zones of Algarve IGP?
Lagos
Portimão
Lagoa
Tavira
What are the major grapes of Algarve?
Red: Castelão, Tinta Negra Mole, Trincadeira
White: Arinto, Síria
DOP zones authorize Tinto and Branco wines only.
Rosado and Licoroso are authorized in Algarve IGP
What mountain ranges border the north of Algarve?
Espinhaço de Cão
Caldeirão
Monchique
What is the major industry of Algarve?
Tourism
What IGP covers 30% of Portugal’s landmass?
Alentejano IGP
What styles/varietals of produced in DoTejo DOP?
White wines outnumber reds/rosados
Whites - Fernao Pires
Reds - Castelao
Name for the DOP of Tejo IGP?
Do Tejo DOP
What IGP’s surround the Tejo IGP?
Lisboa = west
Beiras = north
Altenjano = east
Peninsula de Setubal = south
The Tejo IGP derives its name from what river?
Tagus (Tejo)
What are the 6 sub-regions of the Do Tejo DOP?
Coruche
Chamusca
Cartaxo
Santerem
Tomar
Almeirim
Dominant white/red grapes of DoTejo DOP?
White = Fernao Pires
Red = Castelao
Min % ABV for “Vinho Leve” for Tejo?
9%, max 10.5%
Tejo IGP styles:
Vinho: Tinto, Branco, Rosado
Vinho Frisante: Semi-sparkling
Vinho Leve: light wine
Name the DOP of Alentejano IGP?
Alentejo DOP
Name the 8 subzones of Alentejo DOP:
Moura
Granja-Amareleja
Evora
Vidigueira
Reguengos
Redondo
Borba
Portalegre
Most prominent grape variety of the Alentejo DOP?
Trincadeira (Red)
Other than the vine, what is Alentejo known for?
Plantations of Quercus Suber (Cork Trees)
What is the most important white grape of Aletejano?
Antao Vaz
Aletejano DOP: Varieties
Alentejo red and white wines must contain a minimum 75% of the following varieties
Tinto: Alfrocheiro, Alicante-Bouschet, Aragonez (Tinta Roriz), Cabernet-Sauvignon, Castelão, Syrah, Touriga Nacional, Trincadeira (Tinta Amarela)
Branco: Antão Vaz, Arinto (Pedernã), Fernão-Pires (Maria Gomes), Manteúdo, Perrum, Rabo de Ovelha, Síria (Roupeiro), Tamarez, Trincadeira das Pratas
What Alentejo subzone is located on the cooler granitic slopes of the Sao Mamede Mountains?
Portalgre
What is the southernmost IGP of the Portuguese mainland:
Algarve IGP
Name the 4 DOP zones of the Algarve IGP:
Lagos DOP
Lagoa DOP
Portimao DOP
Tavira DOP
What are the main red/white grapes for Algarve IGP?
Red: Tinta Negra Mole and Castelao
White: Arinta and SiriaL
Lagos DOP is located in which IGP?
Algarve IGP
