DOURO Flashcards
When did the Douro first become a demarcated wine region?
The Douro was among the first demarcated wine regions in the world, with its boundaries defined in 1756.
How much of Douro’s production is released under the Porto DOC vs. the Douro DOC?
offer. About two-thirds of the Douro’s production is released under the Porto DOC, but most of the rest is high-quality unfortified wine labeled as Douro DOC.
Wines made from international varieties are released under what label in Douro?
VR Duriense
What are the three subregions of the Douro?
Baixo Cargo, Cima Cargo, Douro Superior
Which subregion of Douro is considered to produce the finest ports?
Cima Cargo
Which subregion of Douro produces a majority of the Douro DOC-labeled wine?
Douro Superior
What are the five preferred grape varieties for Port?
Tinta Barroca, Tinto Cão, Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz (Tempranillo)
What are the predominant varieties for white Port?
Gouveio and Malvasia Fina.
What is the Port DOCs “cadastro”?
A unique and complex vineyard ranking system that assesses 12 factors, including altitude, yield, and locality.
Why is the cadastro important for Port growers?
Each year, the ranking, along with harvest conditions, determines each grower’s “beneficio” authorization—the maximum amount of wine that is allowed to be fortified and used to produce Port in that year.
What were port grapes traditionally crushed in?
Low, open granite or concrete troughs known as “lagares”.
What are the barrels that young port is put in called?
“pipes”
What are the traditional boats that Port is transported in known as?
“barcos rabelos”
What is Ruby port?
This is the simplest of Ports, comprising a large share of all Port produced, aged in large oak casks for about two years.
What is Premium Port?
A blend of premium ruby Ports bottled after four to six years’ aging in oak vats,
