DAO

Question 1

The Dao DOC is located in what VR and what is the climate?

Answer 1

Terras do Dao

Continental

Question 2

What wine is the Dao DOC known for?

Answer 2

The Dao DOC is know for reds, but it is a diversified appellation that produces white, red, rosé, and sparkling wines

Question 3

What are the main red grape varieties in the Dao DOC?

Answer 3

Alfrocheiro, Tinta Roriz, Jaen (Mencía), and Touriga Nacional.

Question 4

What are the main white grape varieties in the Dao DOC?

Answer 4

Encruzado and Bical

Question 5

What is the Lisboa VR known for?

Answer 5

Lisboa produces a majority of Portugal’s regional wine, although it aslo has several DOCs

Question 6

What are the key red grapes of the Lisboa VR?

Answer 6

Key red grapes include Bastardo, Trincadeira, and Ramisco, but red and white international varieties are now also permitted.

Question 7

What grape is the Colares DOC known for?

Answer 7

Ramisco

Question 8

What is the Lourinha DOC known for?

Answer 8

Brandy (aka aguardente)