Portugal Flashcards
How do climates vary in portugal?
important influence from atlantic
most of country is maritime however inland is hot and dry and continental
altitude is a factor and there is a large annual difference
the region of vinho verde has what climate
moderate maritime with high rainfall
the high rainfall in vino verde means vines are trained how?
spur pruned VSP to create airflow
what is the term for IGP in Portugal
Vinho Regional
A classic vinho verde will be?
high acidity and 8-11.5 %
lower alc is off dry
a wine from vinho verde with up to 14% legally will be labeled with and have the grapes?
a variety, sub region, authorized quality label term
loureino, arinto
what enhances the freshness in whites from loureiro and arinto grapes?
a slight sparkling effect
what grape is vinho verde wines made from entirely?
what is the profile?
alvarinho
ripe and tropical
where is alvarinho grown in vinho verde
moncao e melgaco
what is the oldest demarcated wine region in the world
douro
there is 5 varieties of duero what is the most important
touriga nacional
low yields, intense colour, flavour, tannin
describe a red wine from douro
deep colour, full body, high level of ripe tannin, rich black fruit
what is the climate of Dao
mountainous, cold wet winters warm dry summers
describe a red wine from DAO
red fruit, soft tannins, high acidity
what are the grapes of Dao
touriga nacional
tinto roriz
Jaen
alfrocheiro
