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Question 1

Single most important climatic influence?

Answer 1

Atlantic Ocean

Question 2

Climate?

Answer 2

Maritime
Inland vineyards- Hot, dry, continental

Question 3

Vinho Verde climate?

Answer 3

Moderate maritime climate
High annual rainfall

Question 4

Vine training in Vinho Verde?

Answer 4

Spur Pruned VSP to create airflow in the humid environment, allows for mechanization

Question 5

Characteristics of white Vinho Verde wines?

Answer 5

Pale lemon color
High acid
Low alcohol
Wines with lower alcohol are usually off dry style

Question 6

When can the wine have up to 14% abv in Vinho Verde?

Answer 6

If a grape variety, sub region, or authorized quality labelling term is mentioned on the label

Question 7

What are Vinho Verde whites made from?

Answer 7

Arinto
Loureiro

Question 8

What is Vinho Verde Alvarinho made from?

Answer 8

-Entirely from Alvarinho grown in the small designated sub region Moncao e Melgaco
-Has slightly higher alcohol, more tropical aromas

Question 9

Are there black grapes in Vinho Verde?

Answer 9

Yes, for reds and rose

Question 10

Oldest demarcated and legislated wine region in the world?

Answer 10

Douro

Question 11

Unfortified wines and Port rely on what 5 same varieties in the Douro?

Answer 11

Touriga Nacional
Touriga Franca
Tinta Roriz
Tinta Barroca
Tinto Cao

Question 12

Reds of the Douro?

Answer 12

Deep color
Full body
High ripe tannins
Rich black fruit flavors
Best examples, subtle toasty aromas from maturation in New Oak

Question 13

Whites of Douro?

Answer 13

Fresh varietal fruit
Med-high acid

Question 14

Where are vines planted in Dao?

Answer 14

Gentler hills and slopes

Question 15

Climate in Dao

Answer 15

Cold wet winters
Warm dry summers
Significant temp variation btwn day and night

Question 16

Reds of Dao?

Answer 16

Delicate red fruit aromas
Soft tannins
High acid

Question 17

High quality red plantings in Dao?

Answer 17

Touriga Nacional
Tinta Roriz
Jaen (Mencia)
Alfrocheiro— Deep color, intense aromas of blackberry and strawberry

Question 18

Dao whites?

Answer 18

Made from Encruzado
Light and fresh
Richer/barrel fermented versions

Question 19

Bairrada climate?

Answer 19

Maritime
Rainy winters
Warm summers

Question 20

Dominate black variety in Bairrada?

Answer 20

Baga
Late ripening
Small, thick skinned berries
Deep color, high tannins

Question 21

What gives softer wines in Bairrada?

Answer 21

-Gentler crushing and maceration techniques
-Blending with other black varieties
-Later picking

Question 22

Other important black grapes in Bairrada?

Answer 22

Touriga Nacional
Alfrocheiro
International- Cab Sauv, Merlot, Syrah

Question 23

Whites from Bairrada?

Answer 23

Bical
Maria Gomes

Question 24

What is Alentejo spread over?

Answer 24

8 sub regions

Question 25

Alentejo climate?

Answer 25

Warm growing season
North-Cooler/wetter
Centre/South-Hotter/drier

Question 26

What are red blends from Alentejo made from?

Answer 26

Aragones (Tempranillo)
Trincadeira—Drought tolerant, spicy red berry flavours, med tannins
Alicante Bouschet-High color/tannins

*Use of Touriga N and Syrah has been increasing

Question 27

What do Arinto, Antao Vaz, Roupeiro make?

Answer 27

Fruit floral whites
Med-high acid
Some fermented/aged in oak

Question 28

Largest Vinho Regional Region in terms of production?

Answer 28

Vinho Regional Lisboa

Question 29

Where else produces significant volumes of wine?

Answer 29

Vinho Regional Alentejo