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Climate of Portugal
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Maritime near coast ( warm summers, cool damp winters)
Continental inland (Douro, Doa, Alentejo Mediterranean in the south. |
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weather of Portugal
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rain can be a problem near the coast.
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Soils of Portugal
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sandy near the coast.
Douro & Doa- granite. Bairrada- limestone and clay |
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Grapes of portugal
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Black; Baga, Tinta Roriz, Touriga Nacional, Trincadeira, Periquita
White: Loureiro, Alvarinho, Encruzado |
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Wine laws: 4 categories
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DOC
IPR=VDQS Vinho Reginal=VDP vino de mesa |
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Reserva
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1) must come from a single vintage, stated on the label.
2) must pass a tasting panel. 3) if it is of DOC status, it must have a higher % of natural alcohol than the minimum decreed by law for that DOC. |
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Garrafeira
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1) can apply to all wines
2) mets the parameters of reserva 3) red aged 2yr in cask, 1 in bottle 4) white 6 months in cask, 6 in bottle |
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key regions of Portugal:
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northern:Bairrada, Doa, Douro, Vinho Verde
southern: Alentejo, ribatejo |
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vini
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1) Traditional ferm. and use of old wood
2) Modern ferm with temp control & use fo stainless & new oak. |
