Alentejano, Algarve and Azores Flashcards
1
Q
What are the leading grapes of the Alentejano?
A
Aragonêz (Tempranillo)
Trincadeira (Tinta Amarela),
Alicante Bouschet
2
Q
Which Azores islands have their own DOCs?
A
Biscoitos, Graciosa, and Pico.
3
Q
What are the primary grape varieties in the Azores?
A
Most wine produced in the Azores is white (either dry or fortified) and the majority is based on the Verdelho, Arinto (Pedernã), or Terrantez grape varieties.
4
Q
What factor affects the climate in the Algarve? What unique geographical feature does it have? How many DOCs are there?
A
The Algarve region has a range of climates depending on proximity to the Atlantic coast.
A chain of mountains running along the northern border of the region from Spain to the ocean.
Four: Lagos, Portimão, Lagoa, and Tavira.
