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What are the levels of Portuguese wine quality?

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Vinho, Vinho Regional, Denominacao de Origem/Denominacao de Origem Controlada

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North to south, what are the wine regions of portugal? (14)

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Minho, Trasmontano, Duriense, Terras de Cistar, Beira Atlantico, Terras do Dao, Terrras da Beira, Lisboa, Tejo, Peninsula de Setubal, Alentejano, Algarve, Terras Madeirenses, Acores

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DOP Regions of Minho?

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Vinho Verde DOP

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Styles of Vinho Verde?

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Branco, Rosado, Tinto, Vindimia Tardia, Espumante (Traditional or Tank Method), Or Varietal Albarinho (Moncao and Melgaco Subregions)

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Min RS of Vinho Verde Vindimmia Tardia?

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45g

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Reccomended varieties for white vinho Verde?

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Alvarinho, Avesso, Azal, Batoca, Loureiro, Arinto, Trajadura

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Subzones of Minho?

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Moncao e Melgaco, Lima, Cavado, Basto, Ave, Amarante, Sousa, Baiao, Paiva

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DOP’s of Trasontano?

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Tras-os-Montes DOP

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Styles in Tras-os-montes?

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White, rose, red, sparkling (traditional method) and Licoroso

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Describe the geography of trasmontano

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East of Minho, North of Duriense along the spanish border. 3 non-contiguous subregions. Hot, dry and mountainous, producing ripe, full bodied reds.

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What are the main grapes to know in trasmontano?

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Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz, Bastardo, Touriga Franca and Trincadeira.

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What are the DOP’s of Duriense?

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Douro DOP, Porto DOP

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What was the old term for Durienses, when was it changed?

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Terras Durienses, 2006.

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What is the approximate altitude of Durienses?

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450-550masl

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Which was portugals first demarcated wine region?

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Douro, 1756

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Primary soils of Vinho Verde?

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Granite

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Primary Soils of Douro DOP?

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Schiste

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Subzones of Porto DOP?

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Baixo Corgo, Cima Corgo, Douro Superiore

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Red Varieties of Porto?

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Aragonez, Bastardo, Castelao, Cornifesto, Donzelinho Tinto, Malbasia Preta, Marufo, Rufete, Tinta Barroca, Tinta Francisca, Tinto Cao, Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional, Trincadeira (amarela)

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White Varieties of Porto?

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Arinto, Cercial, Donzinho-Branco, Folgazao, Goueveio, Malvazia Finoa, Moscatel Galego Branco, Rabigato, Samaringo, Semillon, Sercial, Siria, Verdelho, Viosinho, Vital

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Minimum alcohol?

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19-22

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Aging for vintage port?

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Released after 2 years, within three years.

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Aging for LBV?

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Aged at least 4 years, released within 6 years.

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What is the term for Bottle-matured LBV?

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Envelhecido em garrafa (requires an extra 3 years in bottle)

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Minimum aging for colheita ports?
Single vintage, aged in cask for at least 7 years.
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Explain Garrafeira Port
Wines that are aged in cask for 4-8 years, then minimum 15 years in glass (either bottle or demijohn)
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Aging requirements for Velho Ports?
10 or 20 Years Old
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Aging Requirements for Muito Velho ports?
30, 40 or 50 years old
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What is Reserve/Riserva Port?
No aging requirements when applied to ruby port, but does indicate higher quality. White/Tawny Reserve must have spent 7 years in cask.
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VVO or W indicates the port is what?
Over 80 years old (no age statement allowed)
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Declared Vintages Since 1990?
17, 16, 11, 07, 03, 2000, 1997, 1994, 1992, 1991
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How many hectares of Duriense are licensed for port production?
26,000
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Which region of Duriense has the greatest proportion of vineyards?
Baixo Corgo (14,000ha), where it's cooler and wetter.
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Name four brands owned by Symingtons
Grahams, Dows, Warre's, Cockburn's
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Synonym for bastardo?
Trousseau
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Synonym for Aragonez?
Tempranillo, Tinta Roriz
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Min abv for reserva wines in Douro?
11.5 (White and Rose) 12 (red)
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Aging Requirements for Reserva in douro?
6 months for white, 12 months for reds.
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Prior to 1986, where were all port wines legally required to be shipped from?
Villa Nova de Gaia
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Which VR is immediately south of Duriense?
Terras da Beira
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Beiras has been split into which 4 VR, and in what year?
Terras do Dao, Terras de Cister, Terras de Beira, Beira Atlantico, 2011
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What is the DOP of Beira Atlantico, and its subzone?
Bairrada DOP, Terras do Sico.
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What subzone of Terras do Cister is known for sparkling production?
Tavora-Varosa DOP
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What is the highest standard of wines produced in Dao?
Nobre (Noble). Redsd Minimum 15% Touriga Nacional, must age for at least 3 years, and be minimum 13% abv. Whites min 15% Encruzado, must age for 1 year and be minimum 12% abv. Reserva (Or Garrafeira) wines must age for 48 months (reds) and 18 months (whites) and contain an extra .5% abv.
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What is the climate of Barraida DOP?
Cooler, wetter (closer to atlantic)
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What are the top grapes of Barraida DOP, and what soils are they planted in? (3)
Baga (barros/clay), Maria Gomes and Arinto (Arenas/Sandy)
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Which VR is immediately South of Beira Atlantico?
Lisboa
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What is river that ends in Lisbon?
Tagus
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What are the DOP's of Lisboa? (9)
Encostas de Aire, Lourinha, Obidos, Torres Vedras, Alenquer, Arruda, Bucelas, Colares, Carcavelos
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Describe Carcavelos DOP
Small DOP (Only 25ha), fermented dry, then fortified and sweetened with a kind of vin de liqueur, called vinho abafado. After, Carcavelos wines are aged in barrel for at least 2 years, then 6 months in bottle.
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Which VR is across the bay from Lisbon?
Peninsula de Setubal
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What was the previous name for Peninsula de Setubal?
Terras do Sado ( Changed in 2009)
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What are the DOP's of Terras do Setubal?
Pamela and Setubal
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What styles are made in setubal?
Licoroso (Branco, Tinto, Varietal Moscatel Galego Roxo, Varietal Moscatel de Setubal
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Max RS of Moscatel Setubal?
under 20 years old UP TO 240g/l, over 20 years old UP TO 340g/l
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What are the two VR's named for the Tagus river?
Tejo and Alentejano
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What is the DOP of Alentejano?
Alentejo DOP
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Which french varieties are permitted in Alentejo DOP tinto?
Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah
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What is the DOP of Tejo?
DoTejo DOP
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What is the most southerly VR of Portugal?
Terras Madeirenses
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What are the 4 DOP of Algarve?
Lagos, Portimao, Lagoa, Tavira
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What is the overall climate of Algarve, and what are the wines like?
Hot and Arid, not great for fine wine production. Produces wine of high alcohol and low acidity.
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What are the DOP's of Terras Madeirenses?
Madeira DOP and Madeirenses DOP
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What are the Growing Regions in Madeira (North Side)
Porto Moniz, Sao Vicente, Santana
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What are the Growing Regions in Madeira (South Side)
Calheita, Camara de Lobos, Funchal, Ponta do Sol, Sant Cruz, Ribeira Brava, Machico
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What are the recommended red varieties for Madeira DOP? (5)
Bastardo, Malbasia Candida Roxa, Tinta de Madeira, Tinta Negra, Verdelho Tinto
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What are the recommended white varietes for Madeira DOP (8)
Terrantez, Malvasia Fina (Boal), Malvasia Candida, Malvasia Branca de Sao jorge, Moscatel Graudo, Sercial, Verdelho, Listrao
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What are the soils in Porto Santo?
Volcanic and Limestone
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What are the sweetness levels for Varietal Madeiras?
Sercial (Dry or Extra Dry), Verdelho (Medium Dry), Boal (Medium Sweet), Terrantez (Medium dry or Medium Sweet), Malvasia (Sweet),
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What are the sweetness terms permitted in madeira?
Extra dry, dry, medium dry, medium sweet, sweet, (Extra-Dry, Dry, Medium Dry, Medium Sweet, Sweet)
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What are the degrees of sweetness in madeira?
<0.5, <1.5, 1-2.5, 2.5-3.5, >3.5
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What is the most common training system in Madeira?
Pergola (Latadas)
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What is the name of the canals used for irrigation in Madeira?
Levadas
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How many producers are in Madeira?
8, but only 6 are exporting
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Which is the largest Producers in Madeira
Vinhos Justino Henriques (1/2 of all exports)
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Which company owns Blandy's?
Madeira Wine Company
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What are the 3 kinds of producers in madeira?
Grower-Producers, Shippers, Partidistas
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Which are the two oldest madeira houses?
H&H and Perriera D'Oliveira, both 1850
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Which is the most prolific grape variety for madeira production?
Tina Negra Mole (85% of volume)
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Approximately how many hectares of vines are on Madeira?
about 500
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Rquirements for Colheita Madeira?
Single Vintage, aged min 5 years in cask.
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Requirements for Frasqueira Madeira?
Single Vintage, min 20 years in cask. Must be varietal.
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What is the term for Madeira's that have crossed the equator during aging?
Vinho da Torno
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What is the most planted white variety in Portugal?
Maria Gomes

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