Dao Flashcards by Jeff Beresford | Brainscape

Q

Soil types in Dao?

A

Mostly granite with decomposed sandy granite top soil

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Climate in Dao?

A

Warm Mediterranean climate

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Main red grapes of Dao?

A

Touriga Nacional

Tinta Roritz (Temp)

Jean (Mencia)

Alfrocheiro

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Tinta Roritz in Dao? (4)

A

Ripens early

Deep colour

med/med+ tannins

full body

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Jean in Dao? (3)

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Moderate acidity

raspberry and blackberry characters

Carbonic maceration often used

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Alfrocheiro in Dao? (4)

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Medium tannin

Medium body

Blackberry and strawberry characters

used to soften blends

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The main White grape of Dao?

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Encruzado

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Encruzado characteristics? (5)

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med-med+ acidity

lemon and peach characters

affinity to oak

Affinity to lees

ages well at premium levels

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