Portugal Flashcards by Matias Marroquin

What are the two tiers of quality wines from Portugal

DOP (Denominação de Origem Protegida)
IGP (Indicaçao Geográfica Protegida)

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What is the minimum percentage of grapes required to be sourced from the named region on IGP wine in Portugal

85%

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What are standard wines without geographical indication labeled as in Portugal

Vinho

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What does the term ‘garrafeira’ mean on a label in Portugal

Minimum cellar aging:
Reds - Min. 30 months
White.Rosado - Min. 12 months

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What does ‘reserva’ indicate on a Portuguese label

0.5% higher ABV than minimum requirements for a DOP

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What does ‘reserva’ mean on a sparkling wine label in Portugal

Min. 12 months aging ‘sur lie’

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What does ‘Colheita Seleccionada’ indicate on a label in Portugal

Min. 1% higher ABV than the regional minimum

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What is the climate of Vinho Verde

Maritime

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What is Portugal’s largest DOP

Vinho Verde DOP

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What are the soils of Vinho Verde DOP

Granite

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What is the primary grape varietal in Vinho Verde DOP

Loureiro

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What are the ancillary varietals of the classic Vinho Verde blend in addition to Loureiro

Trajadura
Avesso
Alrinto
Alvarinho

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What village is known for single varietal Alvarinho in Vinho Verde

Monção

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What causes the slight effervescence of Vinho Verde white wines

Carbon dioxide injections

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What styles of wine are authorized in Vinho Verde DOP

White
Rosado
Red

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How do red Vinho Verde wines gain slight effervescence

Malolactic fermentation in bottle

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How long can Vinho Verde age

Not long, meant to be consumed year of release

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What is the DOP of Tansmontano IGP

Trás-os-Montes DOP

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What are the three non-contiguous sub regions of Trás-os-Montes DOP

Chaves
Valpaços
Planalto Mirandés

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What is the climate of Trás-os-Montes DOP

Warm dry climate

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What is the terrain of Trás-os-Montes DOP

Mountainous

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What are the major red grapes of Trás-os-Montes DOP

Touriga Nacional
Tinta Roriz
Bastardo
Touriga Francescana

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What is the Portuguese synonym for Tempranillo

Tinta Roriz

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What are the two main white grapes of Trás-os-Montes DOP

Ferñao Pires
Síria

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What are the two major DOPs of the Duriense IGP

Port DOP Duoro DOP

What was the first demarcated wine region in Portugal

The Duoro

What is the terrain of vineyards along the Duoro River Valley

Planted on steep terraces

What is the climate of Duoro DOP

Continental with hot summers

What two mountain ranges does the Duoro River carve

Marão Montemuro

What is the main soil type of Duoro DOP

Schist

What are the three sub-regions of the Duoro DOP

Baixo Corgo Clima Corgo Duoro Superiore

What fortified wine is permitted in Duoro DOP

Moscatel de Duoro (not port)

What is the signature red grape of the Douro DOP

Touriga Nacional

What are the 4 major white grapes of Duoro DOP

Malvasia Viosinho Rabigato Gouvieo

What grape varietal is used for Moscatel de Duoro

Moscatel Galego

What is the minimum aging required for Duoro DOP white 'reserva' wine

Min. 6 months aging

What is the minimum aging required for Duoro DOP red 'reserva' wine

Min. 12 months aging

What is the min. ABV required for white/rosé 'Reserva' wines in Duoro DOP

11.5% min. ABV

What is the min. ABV required for red 'Reserva' wines in Duoro DOP

12% min. ABV

What is the requirement for wines to be labeled 'Grande Reserva' in Duoro DOP

Must be well-rated by IVDP in a blind tasting panel

What is Colheita Tardia wine in the Duoro DOP

Late harvest wine

What vessels were typically used to transport Port down the Duoro to Porto

Barco Rabelo ships

What is sparkling wine from the Duoro DOP labeled as

Espumante do Duoro

What Porto suburbs is Port shipped to

Vila Nova de Gaia

What wine did Ferreira launch in 1952 that revolutionized wine in the Duoro

Barca Velha (a still wine)

What are the two DOPs of Terras de Dão IGP

Dão DOP Fafões DOP

What geographic factors help moderate the climate of Dão DOP

Mountain ranges shelter the area from maritime influence

What is the climate of Dão

Hot dry climate with winter rainfall

Name 3 of the major grapes authorized in Dão DOP

Touriga Nacional Jaen Touriga Franca

What are the 3 authorized white grapes of Dão DOP

Encruzado Bical Cercial

What is the minimum ABV required for Dão wines

11.5% ABV

What is 'Nobre' red wine in Dão DOP

Min. 15% Touriga Nacional Max. 85% in combination of Jaen, Rufete, Afrochierom and Aragonez

What is the min. aging required for 'Nobre' red Dão DOP wines

Min. 3 years aging

What is 'Nobre' white wine in Dão DOP

Min. 15% Encruzado Max. 85% in combination Cercial, Bical, Malvasia Fina & Verdelho

What is the min. aging required for 'Norbre' white Dão DOP wines

Min. 1 year aging

What is the min. aging requirement and ABV for 'Reserva' red wines in Dão DOP

42 months min. aging 13.5% ABV

What is the min. aging requirement and ABV for 'Reserva' white wines in Dão DOP

1 year min. aging 12.5% ABV

What is the min. aging and ABV required for 'Garrafeira' red wines in Dão DOP

Min. 48 months aging 13.5% ABV

What is the min. aging and ABV required for 'Garrafeira' white wines in Dão DOP

Min. 18 months aging 12.5% ABV

What is the sole DOP of Beira Atlantico IGP

Barraida DOP

What is the climate of Barraida DOP

Mild rainy climate

What is the primary red grape of Barraida DOP

Baga

What are the main soil types of Barraida DOP

'Barros' clay Sand

What soil type are white grapes grown on in Barraida DOP

Sand

What soil type are red grapes grown on in Barraida DOP

Barros Clay

What is 'Barros' soil in Barraida DOP

Clay

What are the two major white grapes of Barraida DOP

Maria Gomez Arinto

What three native grapes are often blended with Baga in Barraida DOP

Touriga Nacional Camarate Jaen

What are the requirements for a wine to be labeled 'Barraida Classico'

Based on native varietals Min. 12% ABV if white, 12.5% ABV if red

What 3 DOPs lie on the outskirts of Lisbon in the Lisboa IGP

Bucelas DOP Colares DOP Carcavelos DOP

What is the min. percentage of Arinto required in Bucelas DOP

75% Arinto

What is the soil type of Colares DOP

Sand

What is unique about the vineyards of Colares DOP

Vines planted in trenches, sheltered from the salty ocean wind

What is the main white grape of Colares DOP

Malvasia

What is the red grape of Colares DOP

Ramisco

What grape varietal is planted on the inland Chao Rija soil in Colares DOP

Castelão

What soil type is found in the inland reaches of Colares DOP

Chao Rija

What are the blending requirements for red wine from Carcavelos DOP

Min. 75% Castelão & Preto Martinho

What is the main white grape of Carcavelos DOP

Arinto

What is unique about the wine of Carcavelos DOP

Wines are fortified after fermentation with Vinho Abofado, a partially fermented must, then aged for min. 2 years

What is used to fortify the wines of Carcavelos DOP

Vinho Abofado

What is produced in the Lourinhã DOP

Aguardiente

What is the climate of Peninsula de Setúbal IGP

Mediterranean

What are the two distinct production zones of Palmela DOP

Low-lying sandy plains Clay limestone mountain hills

What is the main red grape varietal of Palmela DOP

Castelão

What are the two main white grapes of Palmela DOP

Fernão Pires Arinto

What are the two main styles of wine of Setúbal DOP

Sweet white Fortified red

What are the blending requirements for the white wines of Setúbal DOP

Min. 67% Moscatel de Setúbal

What are the blending requirements for the red wines of Setúbal DOP

Min. 67% Mostatel Roxo

Who is the famous producer of Setúbal DOP

J.M. da Fonseca

What river flows through the Tejo IGP

Tangus (tejo) River

What is the major DOP of Tejo IGP

DoTejo DOP

What are the two main grapes of DoTejo DOP

Fernão Pires Castelão

What is the climate of Alentejo IGP

Hot continental

What is required for viticulture in Alentejo IGP

Irrigation

What is the dominant grape varietal of Alentejo DOP

Trincadeira

What are the 6 sub-regions of Alentejo DOP

Coruche Chamusca Cartaxo Santarém Tomar Ameirim

What are the four DOPs of Algarve IGP

Lagos Lagoa Portimão Tavira

What is the climate of Algarve IGP

Hot

Where are the Azores islands

In the middle of the Atlantic ocean 1,000 miles from mainland Portugal

How many of the Azores islands have DOPs

What is the climate of the Açores Islands

Atlantic Maritime

What is used to support viticulture in the Pico DOP

Walls of stones to shelter the vineyards from harsh winds

What style of wine is Pico DOP known for

Fortified wines

What are the three authorized varietals of Pico DOP

Verdelho Arinto Terrantez

What island is home to the Biscoitos DOP

Terceira

What style of wine is produced in the Biscoitos DOP

Fortified wines

What style of wine is produced in the Graciosa DOP

Fortified wines

What style of wine is produced in Madeirenses IGP

Still wine from Madeira

What two islands does Madierenses IGP cover

Madeira Porto Santo

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