Duriense

Question 1

what DOPs are included in Duriense?

Answer 1

Douro and Porto

Question 2

what are the mountains of the Duriense?

Answer 2

Marão and Montemuro Mountains

Question 3

about what % of production in Duriense is released as Porto?

Answer 3

50%

Question 4

what is Moscatel do Douro?

Answer 4

released under the Douro DOP, fortified wines made from Moscatel Galego; may be age-designated like tawny port

Question 5

min alc for Douro white/Rosado and red?

Answer 5

10.5%

11%

Question 6

min alc for Douro reserva white/Rosado and red?

Answer 6

11.5%

12%

Question 7

aging requirement for white reserva in Douro?

Answer 7

6 months

Question 8

aging requirement for red reserva in Douro?

Answer 8

12 months

Question 9

what does grande reserva indicate on a bottle of Douro wine?

Answer 9

the wine has met the criteria for reserva and has been particularly well-received in blind tasting

Question 10

what was the first vintage of Barca Velha?

Answer 10

1952

Question 11

where is Quinta do Vale Meão, and why is it important?

Answer 11

Douro Superior, formerly the primary fruit source for Barca Velha and currently well-regarded for table wines