Portugal - General Flashcards
General soils across portugal?
Granite and Schist found in mountainous regions like Vihno Verde, Dao and Douro
clay/limestone and sandy soils in the south near the coast
What % of production takes place on the mainland?
99%
What cause national production levels of wine to vary so much in Portugal?
Climate change, most notably:
Drought
Wild fires
Hail/storms
What did EU funding give to Portuguese wine production?
Stainless steel tanks
temperature control
De-stemming equipment for tannin control
French oak maturation for red wines
What traditional fermentation vessel is widely used in Portugal?
Lagares
Which region is kown for skin contact amphora whites?
DOC Vihno De Talha (in Alentejo)
What are PGI wines called in Portugal?
Vinho Regional (VR)
Who is the largest wine company in Portugal?
Sogrape
They own producers in all the main grape growing areas.
Which region has the largest sales in Portugal?
Alentejo
37% of the domestic sales by volume
40% by value
Name a top producer in Aletejo?
Joao Portugal Ramos
