Study Guide - Portugal - Intermediate

Question 1

Espumante wine made in the Traditional Method can be made anywhere in Portugal.

Answer 1

1. True
2. False (Your Answer)(Correct)

Question 2

A semi-sparkling white or rosé wine that is 8.5% alcohol and high in acidity is most likely to originate from where?

Answer 2

1. Douro
2. Alentejo
3. Dão
4. Bairrada
5. Vinho Verde (Your Answer)(Correct)

Question 3

Madeira was first colonized by the Portuguese in the early part of what century?

Answer 3

1. 15th (Your Answer)(Correct)
2. 16th
3. 17th
4. 18th

Question 4

Match the DOP to the IGP it is located within.

• Douro
• Dao
• Vinho Verde
• Madeira
• Colares

Answer 4

• Douro = Duriense
• Dao = Terras do Dao
• Vinho Verde = Minho
• Madeira = Terras Madeirenses
• Colares = Lisboa