Portugal

Question 1

How many sub-regions does Alentejo have?

Answer 1

Eight

Question 2

In what style is lower-alcohol Vinho Verde usually made?

Answer 2

Off-dry

Question 3

Name 2 local varieties from which Vinho Verde can be made

Answer 3

1) Loureiro

2) Arinto

Question 4

Where are the grapes for Vinho Verde Alvarinho solely grown?

Answer 4

In the sub-region of Monção e Melgaço

Question 5

What characterises whites from high altitude Douro sites?

2 points

Answer 5

1) Fresh varietal fruit

2) Medium to high acidity

Question 6

What 3 grapes are used in a red blend in Alentejo?

Answer 6

• Aragonês
• Trincadeira
• Alicante Bouschet

Question 7

What 2 problems does Vinho Verde’s high rainfall cause?

How are these issues combatted?

Answer 7

1) Excessive canopy growth
2) Fungal disease
- Careful canopy management

Question 8

What is the Portuguese name for Tempranillo?

Answer 8

Tinta Roriz

Question 9

What is Alentejo’s climate in its northern and southern areas?

Answer 9

North: Cool and wet

South: Hot and dry

Question 10

Which 4 red varieties are planted in Dão?

Answer 10

• Touriga Nacional
• Tinta Roriz
• Jaen (Mencía)
• Alfrocheiro

Question 11

What is a moderator factor in many Portuguese regions?

Answer 11

Altitude

Question 12

What is the oldest demarcated wine region in the world?

Answer 12

The Douro

Question 13

Which Portuguese wine:

• Pale lemon
• High acidity
• Low alcohol (8-11.5%)

Answer 13

Classic Vinho Verde

Question 14

Which Portuguese wine:

• Deep colour
• Full body
• High ripe tannins
• Rich black fruits
• Subtle toast if new oak is used

Answer 14

Unfortified Douro Red

Question 15

What is the modern system of canopy management in Vinho Verde, and why is it more effective than the traditional method?

Answer 15

• Spur-pruned VSP

- Allows for mechanisation

Question 16

Which Portuguese region is in a mountainous area 80km south of the Douro?

Answer 16

Dão

Question 17

Which Portuguese wine is made entirely from Alvarinho grapes?

What is its ABV?

Answer 17

• Vinho Verde Alvarinho

- 11.5-14%

Question 18

What was the traditional method of canopy management in Vinho Verde?

Answer 18

Pergola trellising

Question 19

What is Portugal’s climate in:

1) Most of the country
2) The inland vineyards

Answer 19

1) Maritime

2) Hot, dry and continental

Question 20

Which Portuguese wine:

• Delicate red fruit
• Soft tannins
• High acidity

Answer 20

Red wines from Dão

Question 21

What is the climate of Bairrada?

Answer 21

Warm maritime

Question 22

What is the main black grape of Bairrada?

Answer 22

Baga

Question 23

What is the climate of Vinho Verde?

Answer 23

Moderate maritime

Question 24

If a Vinho Verde label mentions:

• Variety
• Sub-region
• Authorised quality labelling term

what ABV can it have?

Answer 24

Up to 14% ABV

Question 25

Which 2 techniques help to soften wines made from Baga?

Answer 25

1) Gentle crushing and maceration | 2) Blending with other varieties

Question 26

Which Portuguese variety: - Low yielding - Intense colour and flavour - High tannins

Answer 26

Touriga Nacional

Question 27

How are table wines without a GI labelled in Portugal?

Answer 27

Vinho

Question 28

What has the single most important influence on Portugal’s climate?

Answer 28

The Atlantic Ocean

Question 29

What is considered the highest quality red variety in the Douro?

Answer 29

Touriga Nacional

Question 30

Where are vineyards planted in Dão? | 2 points

Answer 30

1) Gentle hills and slopes | 2) Between 200-400m above sea level

Question 31

White wines are made from Bical and Maria Gomes in which region?

Answer 31

Bairrada

Question 32

What do traditional Vinho Verdes have which enhances the impression of their freshness?

Answer 32

A slight sparkling sensation

Question 33

Where is Vinho Verde?

Answer 33

North-west Portugal

Question 34

Does Vinho Verde exclusively produce white wine?

Answer 34

No, there are also: - Deeply coloured tannic reds - Fresh, fruity rosés

Question 35

Which Portuguese variety: - Drought tolerant - Spicy red berry - High tannins

Answer 35

Trincadeira

Question 36

What natural factor is a problem around harvest time in Bairrada?

Answer 36

Rainfall

Question 37

What is the Portuguese term for PGI, and its traditional term?

Answer 37

1) IGP = Indicação Geográfica Protegida | 2) Vinho Regional

Question 38

Which variety is used to make the best white wines in Dão?

Answer 38

Encruzado

Question 39

What 2 climatic factors produce high-quality grapes in Dão?

Answer 39

1) High continentality | 2) Large diurnal Range

Question 40

What is Tempranillo known as in Alentejo?

Answer 40

Aragonês

Question 41

Which Portuguese variety: - Late-ripening - Small, thick-skinned berries - Deep colour - High tannins - Soft, rich black fruit

Answer 41

Baga

Question 42

What are the Portuguese terms for PDO (including the traditional term)?

Answer 42

1) DOP = Denominação de Origem Protegida | 2) DOC = Denominação de Origem Controlada

Question 43

What sort of wine in the Vinho category is particularly successful in Portugal?

Answer 43

Simple, fruity, off-dry rosé

Question 44

Where in Portugal are floral, fruity whites made from Arinto, Antão Vaz and Roupeiro?

Answer 44

Alentejo

Question 45

What are: - Lisboa - Península de Setubal - Tejo all important areas for?

Answer 45

Vinho Regional wines

Question 46

What can make the indigenous varieties of Portugal difficult to comprehend?

Answer 46

Many of the same varieties have different regional names

Question 47

What is Portugal’s largest Vinho Regional region in terms of production? Where is it based?

Answer 47

- Vinho Regional Alentejano | - Around Alentejo DOC but covering a much larger area

Question 48

Which Portuguese variety: - Deep colour - Intense aromas - Blackberry and strawberry

Answer 48

Alfrocheiro

Question 49

Where is the Douro located?

Answer 49

South-east of Porto, stretching from the Marão Mountains to the Spanish border

Question 50

What is the most significant feature of Vinho Verde’s climate?

Answer 50

High annual rainfall