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WSET D3 from Henry P > Portugal > Flashcards

Portugal Flashcards

1
Q

Where does Portugal rank in terms of wine production globally?

A

11th

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2
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What are the great fortified wines of Protugal?

A

Port

Madeira

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3
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What is mutage?

A

Process of stopping fermentation while sugar is still present by adding brandy to the must

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4
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When did oidium and prenospera hit Protugal?

A

1850s

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5
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When did phylloxera hit Portugal?

A

1867

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6
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What are the levels of Protugal’s wine classification system?

A

Denominacão de Origem Protegida

Indicacõ Geogràfica Protegida (Indicacão de Proveniência Regulamentada)

Vinho Regional

Vinho de Mesa

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7
Q

What is the original name of DOP wines in Portugal?

A

Denominacõ de Origem Controlada

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8
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How many IGPs are in Portugal?

A

11

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9
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What is the minimum grape requirment for Vinho Regional wines?

A

85% of grapes must come from the stated region

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10
Q

What is garrafeira?

A

Indicates a DOP or IGP wine from Portugal with a vintage

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11
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What are the aging requirements for Tinto garrafeira wines?

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Minimum 30 months with at least 12 in bottle

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12
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What are the aging requirements for Branco garrafeira wines?

A

Minimum 12 months with at least 6 in bottle

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13
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What are the aging requirements for Rosado garrafeira wines?

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Minimum 12 months with at least 6 in bottle

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14
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What are the aging requirements for Port garrafeira wines?

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Several years of aging followed by at least 8 years in demijohns

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15
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What does Reserva on a still Protuguese table wine indicate?

A

Alcohol content at least 0.5% higher than DOP or IGP requirement

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16
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What does Reserva on a traditional method Protuguese sparkling wine indicate?

A

Minimum 12 months on less before dégorgement

17
Q

What does Colheita Seleccionada indicate?

A

Alcohol content at least 1% higher than regional requirement

18
Q

What does casta mean?

A

Grape variety in Portuguese

19
Q

What is the most planted red grape in Portugal?

A

Castelão

20
Q

What is Portugal’s finest red casta?

A

Touriga Nacional

21
Q

What is Touriga Nacional often used in?

A

Port

22
Q

What are synonyms for Touriga Nacional?

A

Bical Tinto

Mortágua Preto

23
Q

What is the most planted white casta in Portugal?

A

Fernão Pires (Maria Gomes)

24
Q

What is the largest DOP in Portugal?

A

Vinho Verde DOP

25
Q

What is Colheita Tardia?

A

Late harvest wine from Duoro DOP

WSET D3 from Henry P (112 decks)

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