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Portugal Flashcards

1
Q

What is the most important climate influence in Portugal?

A

The Atlantic Ocean

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2
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What is the climate over most of Portugal?

A

Maritime climate

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3
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What is the climate in the inland part of Portugal?

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Hot, dry and continental

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4
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What does DOP mean and where is it used?

A

Denominacao de Origem Protegida - Portugal

ALSO can be DOC

Denominacao de Origem Controlada (DOC)

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5
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Where is Vinho Verde produced in Portugal?

A

North-west

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6
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What is the climate in Vinho Verde?

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Close to the Atlantic = moderate maritime climate

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7
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What is a climate challenge in Vinho Verde?

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High annual rainfall = excessive canopy growth + encourages diseases

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8
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What trellising system is used in Vinho Verde and why?

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VSP - creates airflow in the humid environment + improves health and quality of the grapes + allow for mechanisation

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9
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Describe a classic Vinho Verde wine

A

White - pale lemon colored
High acidity + low alcohol (8 to 11,5% abv)

Wines with lower alcohol are usually off-dry

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10
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When can a Vinho Verde have up to 14% abv?

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When a grape variety, a sub-region or an authorised quality labelling term is mentioned on the label

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11
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What IGP mean in Portugal?

A

Indicacao Geografica Protegida

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12
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What are the main GV used in Vinho Verde?

A

Loureiro (white)
Arinto (white)

For Vinho Verde Alvarinho = only Alvarinho grapes

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13
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What are the characteristics of Vinho Verde Alvarinho compared to regular Vinho Verde?

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Slightly higher alcohol (11,5 to 14% abv)

Riper, more tropical aromas

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14
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What is the most produced type of wine in Douro?

A

Port

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15
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What is the most well-known GV in Douro?

A

Touriga Nacional

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16
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Where is Touriga Nacional used?

A

Douro - Portugal

17
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What are the characteristics of Touriga Nacional?

A

Low yielding

Intense color + high levels of tannins in the wine

18
Q

What are the characteristics of the vineyards in Dao (location, slopes…)?

A

Vines planted on gentle hills and slopes

Altitude: 200 to 400m above sea level

19
Q

What are the characteristics of the climate in Dao and their impact on the wine?

A

Col, wet winters + dry summers + large diurnal range = high quality grapes

20
Q

What is the climate like in Bairrada?

A

Maritime climate

Rainy winters + warm summers

21
Q

What is the main GV in Bairrada?

A

Baga - small, thin skinned berries = wines deep in colour + high tannins

22
Q

Where is Alentejo located?

A

South-East Portugal

23
Q

What is the largest Vinho Regional appellation in terms of production in Portugal?

A

Vinho Regional Alentejano

24
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What is the difference between Vinho Regional Alentejano and Alentejo?

A

Vinho Regional Alentejano is based around Alentejo but covers a far bigger production area

Winemaking regulations are more liberal Vinho Regional Alentejano

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