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Portugal: Ocean~hot continent (humid) 38~42 degrees north latitude Cork kingdom <

P. 139~141
- Terrain High in the east and low in the west / High in the north and low in the south
* Coastal area - hot oceanic. Affected by the Atlantic Ocean. Humid and rainy - need
scaffolding (ventilation). VSP scaffolding + pruning of short branches (ventilation +
mechanization)
* Inland area - hot continental. Rely on high altitude to cool down

- Statutory classification * PDO = DOP = DOC * PGI = IGP *Regional wine vinho
regional : Alentejo . Lisboa . Peninsula Setubal. Tejo.

<Vinho Verde> Mild oceanic. Rainy Short branch pruning - VSP pruning
High Acid. Low Alcohol 8% off dry
8~11.5% - Bulk goods
*Arinto Alando - high acid. Citrus
*Loureiro - low alcohol Microbubbles add freshness
**Alvarinho = Albarino Sub-district:Moncao Melgaco 11.5~14%

<Douro> Inland - Hot Continent port wine + non-fortified wine


Mount Marao
Touriga Nacional ***** Thick skin, deep color, high single, black fruit, low yield.
Touriga Franca/ Tinta Roriz = Temparnillo /Tinta Barroca /Tinta Cao

<Dao> Inland - gentle slopes in mountains 200~400 meters Cold and damp in winter.
Dry and warm in summer large temperature difference between day and night
Touriga Nacional
Tinta Roriz = Temparnillo
Jean = Mencia
Al fro chei ro =Color depth. Blackberry. Strawberry

<Barriada> oceanic. wet Winter Rain Summer Warm There was rain before and after
harvest.
* Bical
*Maria Gomes
* Baga fruit small Late maturity. Thick skin and deep color. High single, medium and
high acidity
1) Late harvesting (to make it supple and full of black fruit
2) shortened extraction (less skin
3) Gently pressed (less leather
4) Blending other varieties
5) Increase the proportion of artesian juice (less skin
*Other: National Touriga. Affleck. Cabernet Sauvignon. Merlot

<Alentejo> multi-blend largest regional wine


Cool and humid. Southeast warm growing season. 8 sub-areas. Northern Cool -
Elegant .South Central Hot – Mellow.
*Arinto /Antao Vaz /Roupeiro
*Aragones = Temparnillo
*Trincadeira= Thick skin and deep color. High single red fruit. Drought resistance
*Alicante Bouschet Thick skin, dark color, medium acid black fruit, an

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