Portugal

L3

5 main DOs in portugal

vinho verde, douro, dao, bairrada and alentejo

climate of vinho verde

atlantic ocean, maritime climate, high annual rainfall

issue and solution to high rainfall in vinho verde

excessive canopy growth and encourage disease so canopy management of vsp spur pruned to improve air flow

style of white vinho verde

pale lemon colour, high acidity, low alcohol 8-11.5 abv

2 local grape varieites for vinho verde

loureiro and arinto

vinho verde grape with slightly higher abv

alvarinho

what is alvarinho in spain

albarino

where is alvarinho grown

moncao e melgaco

style of alvarinho

11.5-14 abv, riper tropical aromas

style of red and rose vinho verde

deep colour, tannic vs fresh and fruity

pgi traditional name

vinho regional

oldets demarcated wine region in world

douro

where does douro stretch from and to

porto, from marao mountains to spain

5 main principal varieties in douro

touriga nacional, touriga franca, tinta roriz, tinta barroca and tinta cao

which variety is considered highest value

touriga nacional

style of touriga nacional

low yields, intense colour and flavour, high tannin

general style of reds from douro

deeply coloured, full body , high tannin, rich black fruit, best examples toasty aromas from new oak

style of white wines from douro

fresh varietal fruit, med to high acidity

location of dao compared to douro

80km south

climate and geog of dao

200-400m gentler slopes, cold wet winters, warm dry summers and high dirunal range

style of red wines from dao

delicate red, soft tannins high acidity

4 varities in dao

touriga nacional, tinta roriz, jaen and alfrocheiro

what is jaen called in spain

mencia

style of alfrocheiro

deep colour, blackberry and strawberry

what are best dao white made from

encruzado

climate of bairrada

maritime climate, rainy winters warm summers, rain around harvest can be problem

dominant black grape in bairrada

baga

style of baga

late ripening, small thick skinned, deep in colour, high tannin, black fruit

2 national grape varieties also imporant in baga

touriga nacional and alfrocheiro

international grapes in baga

merlot cab sav syrah

2 grapes white wines from baga are made from

bical and maria gomes

how many sub regions is alentejo spread over in se portugal

8

climate of alentejo

warm growing season, but small climatic differences. cooler wetter north give more elegant wines and hotter dryer center is richer

3 grapes used in alentejo blends

aragones trincadeira and alicante bouschet

what is another name for tempranillo

Aragones

style of trincadeira

drought tolerant with spicy red berry flavours and high tannin

2 grapes increasing in popularity in last few years for blends in alentejo

touriga nacional and syrah

style of alentejo blends

deep colour, soft tannins, full body and expressive ripe fruit

3 white grape varieties from alentejo

arinto, antao vaz and roupeiro

style of white wines from alentejo

floral, med to high acidity some aged in oak

name of largest vinho regional region in terms of production

vinho regional alentejano

wine rules for vinho regional

very relaxed so greater range of varieties can be used

3 other important areas for vinho regional wines

lisboa, tejo and peninsula de setubal