Duriense Flashcards
What IGP encompasses Douro and Porto DOP’s?
Duriense IGP
What are the mountain ranges of Duriense IGP?
Marão and Montemuro
What is the preferred soil type for Port?
Schist
What is the major soil type of the Marão and Montemuro Mountains?
Granite
What is the climate of Duriense IGP?
Continental - hot summers and freezing winters
What are the three subzones of the Douro?
Baixo Corgo
Cima Corgo
Douro Superior
What subzone of the Douro has the highest density of plantings?
Baixo Corgo
What subzone of the Douro has the highest acreage overall?
Cima Corgo
What subzone of the Douro is driest and most sparsely planted?
Douro Superior
What wines are released as Douro DOP?
Table wines, Espumanto do Douro (sparkling), Colheita Tardiva (late harvest), and fortified Moscatel
What wines are released as Porto DOP?
Port
What % of production is released as Porto DOP?
50.00%
What is Moscatel Galego?
Muscat Blanc à Petit Grains - formally, Moscatel Galego Branco
When bottled as fortified wine, may use the same naming conventions as tawny port.
What are the main red varietals of the Douro?
Touriga Nacional, Touriga Francesca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Cão, Tinta Barroca
What are the main white varietals of the Douro?
Malvasia Fina, Viosinho, Rabigato, Gouveio