Terras - Cister, Dão, Beira Flashcards
Previous name of Terras de Cister:
Formerly Beiras
DOP of Terras de Cister:
Tavora -Varosa DOP
What DOP of Terras de Cister IGP is a center for sparkling wine production?
Tavora-Varosa DOP
Styles of Tavora-Varosa DOP:
Vinho: Branco, Rosado, Tinto
Authorized varieties of Espumante base wines: Tinto
Alvarelhao
Arragonez
Pinot Noir
Barca
Tinto Barcoca
Touriga Franco
Touriga Nacional
Authorized varieties of Espumante base wines: Branco
Malvasia Fina (must represent a min 30% of new plantings)
Bical
Arinto
Chardonnay
Dona Branca
Fernao Pires
Folgasao
Goveio
Rabo de Ovelha
Siria
Max 10% Malvasia Rei
What is the sparkling wine methode of Tavora-Varosa DOP?
Traditional Method
w/ at least 9 months on the lees
Name the DOP within Beira Atlantico IGP:
Barraida DOP
What grapes may be used for Barraida Classico? min ABV%?
Baga
Alfrocheiro
Camarate
Castelao
Jaen
Touriga Nacional
min 12/5% ABV
What indigenous red grape variety must be present in at least 50% of the blend for Barraida DOP?
Baga
What styles of wine are produced in the Barraida DOP? Style?
Red (dominant)
White
Rosado
In Barraida DOP, what soils are red and white grapes planted on?
Red - Barros (clay)
White - Sandy soils
2 synonyms for Touriga Nacional:
Bical Tinto
Mortagua Preto
What white grape produces noble white wines in the Dao?
Encruzado
What red grape is a signature component of Dao red blends?
Touriga Nacional