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CSW Quiz Unit 2 > Portugal > Flashcards

Portugal Flashcards

1
Q

Most widely planted red grape of Portugal

A

Castelao

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2
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Grape known as Tinta Amarela

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Trincadeira

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3
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Very high tannic red grape - one of the most widely grown red grapes of Portugal

A

Baga

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4
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Most widely planted white grape of Portugal

A

Fernao-Pires aka Maria-Gomes

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5
Q

VR where Vinho Verde is produced

A

Minho VR
There is also a Vinho Verde DOC for quality wine production. The DOC is the largest in area and 2nd markets in quantity after the Porto DOC.

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6
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Two main white grapes of white vinho verde

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Alvarinho and Loureiro

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7
Q

Three sub regions of the Douro DOC

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Baixo Corgo, West most fertile most rainfall
Cima Corgo, central Home to the finest port producers
Douro Superior - east - largest in terms of geographical size

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8
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5 preferred varieties of Port

A

Touriga Nacional, - structure and black fruit flavours
Touriga Franca, - floral and blackberry notes
Tinta Roriz, tempranillo
Tinta Barroca,
Tinta Cao

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9
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Term used for Tempranillo in Portugal

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Tinta Roriz

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10
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System used to rank the vineyards of the Douro

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Cadastro

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11
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Term used for the “volume” allowed for a vineyard in the Douro, based on its classification

A

Beneficio

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12
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Town where most of the big Port lodges are located

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Vila Nova de Gaia

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13
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The simplest style of Port;generally aged 2 years in large oak vats before filtering and bottling.

A

Ruby

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14
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Port that has been aged for at least 6 years before being bottled

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Tawny

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15
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Port made from the grapes of a single vineyard

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Single Quinta

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16
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Single vintage tawny port

A

Colheita

17
Q

4 noble grapes of Madeira

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Sercial, Verdelho, Boal, Malvasia

18
Q

The most widely grown grape on the island of Madeira

A

Tinta Negra Mole

19
Q

Aging process for Madeira that involves storing the wine in the rafters of an uncooled warehouse

A

Canterio Method Note: the finest Madeiras are made from this method

20
Q

Aging process that involves ageing the wine in a heated vat

A

Estufa Method

21
Q

The 2 main grapes in white port?

A

Malvasia and Gouveio

22
Q

Variety widely planted in Vinho Verde and Rias Baixas?

A

Alvarinho

23
Q

Malvasia is also referred to as?

A

Malmsey

24
Q

Significant red grape variety;known for being difficult to grow;prefers hot dry areas?

A

Trincadeira

25
Q

One of the most important varieties used in port;also commonly used in blends to add floral notes?

A

Touriga Franca

26
Q

Vinho Verde is produced in which region?

A

Minho

27
Q

Red vinho Verde is made from which grape variety?

A

Vinhao

28
Q

Unfortified wines produced in the Douro Valley from traditional port grapes are produced under which DOC?

A

Douro DOC

29
Q

Unfortified wines produced in the Douro Valley from Int’l varieties are categorised as?

A

VR Durinese

30
Q

The peninsula of Setubal is home to a well known sweet wine produced from the Muscat grape known as?

A

Moscatel de Setubal

31
Q

The southern most wine region on the mainland?

A

Algarve

32
Q

The 3 Islands of the Azores?

A

Biscoitos, Gracisoa, and Pico

33
Q

Which small DOC is famous for vineyards planted in the sand?

A

Colares

34
Q

All unfortified wine produced in Madeira are considered VR and categorised as?

A

Terras Madeirenses

35
Q

Madeira can be made in both sweet or dry styles depending on when it is?

A

Fortified

36
Q

Sweet Madeira is made with which varieties?

A

Boal, Malvasia, Tinta Negra Mole

37
Q

Dry Madeira is made with which varieties?

A

Sercial, Verdelho, Tinta Negra Mole

38
Q

4 styles of Madeira are described as?

A

They are named after the grape varieties:
Sercial - Extra dry/very acidic
Verdelho - off dry/medium dry
Boal - raisiny sweet/medium rich
Malmsy - Very sweet/rich (balanced with acidity)

CSW Quiz Unit 2 (22 decks)

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