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Portugal 練習問題①（英語版）
- What are Alentejo and Alentejano?
- Both are wine regions in the south of Portugal.
- Alentejo is classified as DOP. (DOC). (Denominacao de Origem Protegida)
- Alentejano is designated as IGP, being the largest of the Vinho Regional region.
- Why is spur-pruned VSP preferred in Vinho Verde?
- Vinho Verde, with its maritime climate, benefits from VSP to keep vines apart, allowing airflow to minimize the risk of rot.
- The high rainfall leads to excessive canopy growth, requiring careful canopy management.
- Spur-pruned VSP, a trellising method, enables mechanization, cost-effective canopy management.
- Explain the style of classic white Vinho Verde.
- Classic Vinho Verde wines are off-dry, pale lemon in color, with high acidity and low alcohol. (8% to 11.5%)
- If a grape variety, a sub region or an authorized quality labeling term is mentioned on the label, the wine can have up to 14% ABV.
- Wines made from Loureiro and Arinto grapes have a slight sparkling sensation, and enhances their freshness.
- Vinho Verde Alvarinho is made entirely from Alvarinho grapes, featuring slightly higher alcohol and riper, more tropical aromas. (11.5% to 14%) . The grapes are grown in the small designated sub-region of Mancao e Melgaco.
- Vinho Verde has a moderate maritime climate. Describe the possible risks this region may face.
- High rainfall creates humid conditions, increasing the risk of fungal diseases.
- Excessive canopy growth due to rainfall results in shaded grapes with little sunlight.
- Lots of rainfall causes a lack of sunlight.
- Frequent rainfall during the growing season disrupts flowering and fruit set, potentially reducing the yield.
- Harvest-time rainfall dilutes berry flavors. Wine may become less concentrated and has less flavor.
- Rain at harvest season increases the risk of fungal disease as berries may burst and release their juice, lead to the decrease of the yield.
- Which three black grape varieties are typically used in Alentejo?
- Aragones / Trincadeira / Alicante Bouschet
- Describe the typical characteristics of the red wines of Dao.
- The red wines from Dao often display delicate red fruit aromas, soft tannins, and high acidity.
- How many sub-regions in Alentejo?
- Eight
- Describe the main characteristics of Trincadeira.
- Trincadeira is a drought-tolerant grape with spicy red berry flavors and a high level of tannin.
- What are the five principal grape varieties of the Douro Valley?
- Touriga Nacional / Touriga Franca / Tinta Roriz / Tinta Barroca / Tinta Cao
- Describe the typical characteristic of the red wines of the Douro.
- Douro red wines are deeply colored, full-bodied, with ripe tannins and rich black fruits flavors. The best examples often display subtle toasty aromas from maturation in new oak.
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