Alentejo DOC Flashcards
1
Q
Which tradtional DOC lies within Alentejo DOC?
A
Vinho de Thalla
2
Q
Climate of Alentejo?
A
Warm Mediterranean - hot summers and mild winters
3
Q
Soils in Alentejo?
A
WIde range
mostly Granite and Schist
Sand and clay textures
4
Q
How many sub regions are in Alentejo?
A
eight
5
Q
Main red grapes of Alentejo? (5)
A
Aregonez (Temp) Alicante Bouschet Trincadeira Touriga Nacional Syrah
6
Q
Main white grapes of Alentejo?
A
Roupeiro
Arinto
Antao Vaz
7
Q
What does Roupeiro bring to a white blend?
A
Acidity
citrus and stonefruit flavours
8
Q
What are the characteristics of Antao Vaz?
A
Picked early:
high acid, citrus fruit
Picked late:
Full bodied
tropical fruit
often oaked
used in skin contact whites
Can lose acid if grown in warmer regions
