Douro

Question 1

Douro DOC

Answer 1

• The Duriense IGP is a slender region that encompasses the eastern, mountainous Douro River Valley south of Transmontano
• Portugal’s first demarcated wine region
• highest quality dry red in the country

Question 2

The Duriense IGP

Answer 2

• Douro DOP

- Porto DOP

Question 3

Douro River

Answer 3

• river of gold
• flows westward from Spain as the Duero river and turns into Rio Douro as it crosses the borders, flows through northern portugal until it empties into the Atlantic

Question 4

Douro DOC climate/terroir

Answer 4

• limited to warmer, inland stretches of the Douro river valley
• vineyards cling to steep, terraced slopes that can climb almost 1,000 feet from the valley floor
• Continental

Question 5

Douro DOC grapes

Answer 5

• Touriga Nacional most important grape grown

- Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Cão, and Tinta Barroca.

Question 6

Douro DOC grapes White varietals

Answer 6

White varietals include Malvasia Fina, Viosinho, Rabigato, and Gouveio.

Question 7

Douro DOC wines

Answer 7

Both white and red wines may be simple, fruity and fresh, or subject to new oak treatment and higher degrees of sophistication and polish in the winery