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Tejo, Alentejano, Algarve Flashcards

1
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Region to the west of Tejo IGP

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Lisboa

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Region to the north of Tejo IGP

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Beiras

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Region is to the east of Tejo IGP

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Alentejano

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4
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Region to the south of Tejo IGP

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Península de Setúbal

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5
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Tejo

Majority of production

A

Bulk production, basic quality

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6
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Tejo

River

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Tagus River

  • Flows through the alluvial plains
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7
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DoTejo DOP

6 subregions N to S

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  • Tomar
  • Santarém
  • Chamusca
  • Cartaxo
  • Almeirim
  • Coruche
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8
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DoTejo DOP

Major style of wine

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White wine

  • All 3 colors made - Red, White, Rosado
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DoTejo DOP

Dominant white grape

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Fernão Pires

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DoTejo DOP

Dominant red grape

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Castelão

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11
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Alentejano IGP

% of Portugal’s landmass

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30%

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12
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Alentejano IGP

Irrigation

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  • Irrigaion is necessary in Alentejano’s arid plains and hot growing season
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13
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Alentejo DOP

8 subzones

Alphabetical order

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  • Borba
  • Évora
  • Granja-Amareleja
  • Moura
  • Portalegre * most promising - on granitic slopes of São Mamede Mountains, northernmost sector of Alentejo DOP
  • Redondo
  • Reguengos
  • Vidigueira
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14
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Alentejo

Most highly regarded subzone

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Portalegre

  • Granitic slopes of São Mamede Mountains
  • Northermost sector of Alentejo DOP
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15
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Portalegre

Location within Alentejo

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Northernmost

  • Most promising subzone
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16
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Portalegre

Soil

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Granite

  • On slopes of São Mamede Mountains
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17
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Portalegre

Mountain

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São Mamede Mountains

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18
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Alentejo

Majority of production

A

Red wine

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19
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Alentejo DOP

Most prominent grape

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Trincadeira

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20
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Besides grapes, what else is Alentejo known for growing?

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Quercus suber - cork trees

  • Plantations widespread throughout the region
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21
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Alentejano

8 subzones N to S

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  • Portalegre * most promising - on granitic slopes of São Mamede Mountains, northernmost sector of Alentejo DOP
  • Borba
  • Redondo
  • Évora
  • Reguengos
  • Vidigueira
  • Granja-Amareleja
  • Moura
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22
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Algarve

(southernmost IGP on Portuguese mainland)

4 DOP zones

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W to E

  • Lagos
  • Portimão
  • Lagoa
  • Tavira

* each dominated by a co-operative

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23
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Algarve

Traditional grape for red wines

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Tinta Negra Mole

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24
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Algarve

Traditional grapes for white wines

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  • Arinto
  • Síria
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25
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Algarve

Climate

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Hot seaside

  • Not suited for fine wines, more tourism
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26
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Algarve

Location

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All the way south, covering the southern border of Portugal

27
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Algarve

Mountain ranges that border the north

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  • Espinhaço de Cão
  • Caldeirão
  • Monchique
28
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Algarve

Major grapes

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Red: Castelão, Tinta Negra Mole, Trincadeira
White: Arinto, Síria

  • DOP zones authorize Tinto and Branco wines only
  • Rosado and Licoroso are authorized in Algarve IGP
29
Q

What is the DOP within Tejo IGP?

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DoTejo DOP (formerly Ribatejo DOC)

30
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What is the major product of Tejo IGP?

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Bulk wines of Castelão and Fernão Pires, and/or many other native and international varieties. Whites outnumber Reds.

31
Q

What styles are authorized in DoTejo DOC?

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Tinto, Branco, Rosado
Espumante
Licoroso

32
Q

What are the subregions of DoTejo DOP?

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Tomar
Chamusca
Cartaxo
Almeirim
Santarém
Coruche
33
Q

Alentejano IGP makes up what % of Portugal?

A

30.00%

34
Q

What is the most promising subregion of Alentejo DOP? Why?

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Portalegre: to the north, on the granitic slopes of the São Mamede Mountains

35
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What is the major product of Alentejo DOP? What is the major grape?

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Red wines of Trincadeira
Branco, Rosado, Espumante,a nd Licoroso also authorized
Many indigenous grape varieties are authorized; however, the most important are:
Trincadeira, Aragonez, Castelão, Alicante Bouschet
Arinto, Antão Vaz, Roupeiro

36
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What important tree is widespread in Alentejano IGP?

A

Quercus Suber: cork

37
Q

Alentejo v. Alentejano: which is the DOP, and which the IGP?

A

Alentejo DOP

Alentejano IGP

38
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What are the subzones of Alentejo DOP?

A 
Portalegre
Borba
Redondo
Évora
Reguengos
Granja-Amareleja
Vidigueira
Moura
39
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Where is Algarve IGP?

A

All the way south, covering the southern border of Portugal

39
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What are the four DOP zones of Algarve IGP?

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Lagos
Portimão
Lagoa
Tavira

39
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What are the major grapes of Algarve?

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Red: Castelão, Tinta Negra Mole, Trincadeira
White: Arinto, Síria

DOP zones authorize Tinto and Branco wines only.
Rosado and Licoroso are authorized in Algarve IGP

40
Q

What mountain ranges border the north of Algarve?

A

Espinhaço de Cão
Caldeirão
Monchique

41
Q

What is the major industry of Algarve?

A

Tourism

42
Q

What IGP covers 30% of Portugal’s landmass?

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Alentejano IGP

43
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What styles/varietals of produced in DoTejo DOP?

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White wines outnumber reds/rosados

Whites - Fernao Pires
Reds - Castelao

44
Q

Name for the DOP of Tejo IGP?

A

Do Tejo DOP

45
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What IGP’s surround the Tejo IGP?

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Lisboa = west
Beiras = north
Altenjano = east
Peninsula de Setubal = south

46
Q

The Tejo IGP derives its name from what river?

A

Tagus (Tejo)

47
Q

What are the 6 sub-regions of the Do Tejo DOP?

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Coruche
Chamusca
Cartaxo
Santerem
Tomar
Almeirim

48
Q

Dominant white/red grapes of DoTejo DOP?

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White = Fernao Pires
Red = Castelao

49
Q

Min % ABV for “Vinho Leve” for Tejo?

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9%, max 10.5%

50
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Tejo IGP styles:

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Vinho: Tinto, Branco, Rosado
Vinho Frisante: Semi-sparkling
Vinho Leve: light wine

51
Q

Name the DOP of Alentejano IGP?

A

Alentejo DOP

52
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Name the 8 subzones of Alentejo DOP:

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Moura
Granja-Amareleja
Evora
Vidigueira
Reguengos
Redondo
Borba
Portalegre

53
Q

Most prominent grape variety of the Alentejo DOP?

A

Trincadeira (Red)

54
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Other than the vine, what is Alentejo known for?

A

Plantations of Quercus Suber (Cork Trees)

55
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What is the most important white grape of Aletejano?

A

Antao Vaz

56
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Aletejano DOP: Varieties

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Alentejo red and white wines must contain a minimum 75% of the following varieties
Tinto: Alfrocheiro, Alicante-Bouschet, Aragonez (Tinta Roriz), Cabernet-Sauvignon, Castelão, Syrah, Touriga Nacional, Trincadeira (Tinta Amarela)
Branco: Antão Vaz, Arinto (Pedernã), Fernão-Pires (Maria Gomes), Manteúdo, Perrum, Rabo de Ovelha, Síria (Roupeiro), Tamarez, Trincadeira das Pratas

57
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What Alentejo subzone is located on the cooler granitic slopes of the Sao Mamede Mountains?

A

Portalgre

58
Q

What is the southernmost IGP of the Portuguese mainland:

A

Algarve IGP

59
Q

Name the 4 DOP zones of the Algarve IGP:

A

Lagos DOP
Lagoa DOP
Portimao DOP
Tavira DOP

60
Q

What are the main red/white grapes for Algarve IGP?

A

Red: Tinta Negra Mole and Castelao
White: Arinta and SiriaL

61
Q

Lagos DOP is located in which IGP?

A

Algarve IGP

62
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A

Portugal (10 decks)

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