L3 S10.2 Quiz

In Portugal, the single most important influence is that of the ________. The many inland vineyards, however are hot, with a dry ________climate, with large differences in annual average temperature, which partly accounts for the ________of Portuguese wines *

1 point

Mediterranean, mountainous, uniformity

Mediterranean, maritime, diversity

Atlantic, continental, diversity

Atlantic, Mediterranean, uniformity

Which of the following best describes Touriga Nacional? *

1 point

Entering the blends of Alentejo, it is a drought-tolerant black variety with high tannins and spicy red berry flavors

An unusual "teinturier" grape with red skin and flesh that is tannic and commonly used in the blends of Alentejo

Considered the highest-quality grape, its low yields give wines with concentrated color, flavors and tannins

Also named Tinta Roriz, it is actually the same grape as Tempranillo

Dominant in Bairrada, it is a late-ripening variety with small, thick-skinned berries giving wines that deep in colour with high levels of tannin, which need to be tamed by careful winemaking techniques and blending

Which of the following best describes Alicante Bouschet? *

1 point

Entering the blends of Alentejo, it is a drought-tolerant black variety with high tannins and spicy red berry flavors

An unusual "teinturier" grape with red skin and flesh that is tannic and commonly used in the blends of Alentejo

Considered the highest-quality grape, its low yields give wines with concentrated color, flavors and tannins

Also named Tinta Roriz, it is actually the same grape as Tempranillo

Dominant in Bairrada, it is a late-ripening variety with small, thick-skinned berries giving wines that deep in colour with high levels of tannin, which need to be tamed by careful winemaking techniques and blending

Which of the following best describes Aragonês? *

1 point

Entering the blends of Alentejo, it is a drought-tolerant black variety with high tannins and spicy red berry flavors

An unusual "teinturier" grape with red skin and flesh that is tannic and commonly used in the blends of Alentejo

Considered the highest-quality grape, its low yields give wines with concentrated color, flavors and tannins

Also named Tinta Roriz, it is actually the same grape as Tempranillo

Dominant in Bairrada, it is a late-ripening variety with small, thick-skinned berries giving wines that deep in colour with high levels of tannin, which need to be tamed by careful winemaking techniques and blending

Which of the following best describes Baga? *

1 point

Entering the blends of Alentejo, it is a drought-tolerant black variety with high tannins and spicy red berry flavors

An unusual "teinturier" grape with red skin and flesh that is tannic and commonly used in the blends of Alentejo

Considered the highest-quality grape, its low yields give wines with concentrated color, flavors and tannins

Also named Tinta Roriz, it is actually the same grape as Tempranillo

Dominant in Bairrada, it is a late-ripening variety with small, thick-skinned berries giving wines that deep in colour with high levels of tannin, which need to be tamed by careful winemaking techniques and blending

Which of the following best describes Trincadeira? *

1 point

Entering the blends of Alentejo, it is a drought-tolerant black variety with high tannins and spicy red berry flavors

An unusual "teinturier" grape with red skin and flesh that is tannic and commonly used in the blends of Alentejo

Considered the highest-quality grape, its low yields give wines with concentrated color, flavors and tannins

Also named Tinta Roriz, it is actually the same grape as Tempranillo

Dominant in Bairrada, it is a late-ripening variety with small, thick-skinned berries giving wines that deep in colour with high levels of tannin, which need to be tamed by careful winemaking techniques and blending

Which of the following are incorrectly matched? *

1 point

Dão AND Mountainous landscape planted with Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz, Jaen and Alfrocheiro

Douro AND The Oldest demarcated wine region in the world, producing mostly Port wines

Alentejo AND fruity and floral whites with medium to high levels of acidity made of Arinto, Antão Vaz and Roupeiro

Dão AND a wide range of white wines made from the Encruzado variety

Monçao e Melgaço AND Alvarinho

Denominação de Origem Protegida AND Vinho Regional

Which of the following best describes the Greek grape Xinomavro? *

1 point

This white grape displays perfumed aromas and concentrated flavors of ripe citrus and stone fruit balanced with natural high acidity. In Santorini, it is made in both dry style and sweet versions from sun-dried grapes, which are aged in oak.

Often compared with Nebbiolo, this black grape has high levels of tannin and acidity and the wines have medium color quickly fading to tawny, while spicy and earthy flavors develop with age.

The only red grape of the Nemea PDO, giving wines of deep ruby color with high levels of smooth tannins, low to moderated acidity and sweet spice and red fruit flavors, sometimes aged in oak.

Which of the following best describes the Greek grape Agioritiko? *

1 point

This white grape displays perfumed aromas and concentrated flavors of ripe citrus and stone fruit balanced with natural high acidity. In Santorini, it is made in both dry style and sweet versions from sun-dried grapes, which are aged in oak.

Often compared with Nebbiolo, this black grape has high levels of tannin and acidity and the wines have medium color quickly fading to tawny, while spicy and earthy flavors develop with age.

The only red grape of the Nemea PDO, giving wines of deep ruby color with high levels of smooth tannins, low to moderated acidity and sweet spice and red fruit flavors, sometimes aged in oak.

Which of the following best describes the Greek grape Assyrtiko? *

1 point

This white grape displays perfumed aromas and concentrated flavors of ripe citrus and stone fruit balanced with natural high acidity. In Santorini, it is made in both dry style and sweet versions from sun-dried grapes, which are aged in oak.

Often compared with Nebbiolo, this black grape has high levels of tannin and acidity and the wines have medium color quickly fading to tawny, while spicy and earthy flavors develop with age.

The only red grape of the Nemea PDO, giving wines of deep ruby color with high levels of smooth tannins, low to moderated acidity and sweet spice and red fruit flavors, sometimes aged in oak.