Duriense iGP Flashcards
Mountains of Douro
Marao and Montemuro
DOP of Duriense IGP
Douro, Porto
Soil of Douro
Schist
Climate of Douro
Continental
Subzones of Douro
Baixo Corgo has the highest density of plaintings, Cima Corgo has the highest total vineyard acreage, Douro Superior largest subzone
Law regarding wine producing in Douro DOP
Table wine and occasional licoroso Moscatel do Douro produced as Douro DOP, fortified Port from Douro released as Porto DOP
Grapes of Douro DOP
Red - Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Cao, Tinta Barroca. White - Malvasia Fina, Viosinho, Rabigato, Gouveio
Aging and alcohol for Reserva wines in Douro DOP
Reserva must have min 11.5% alcohol or 12% for white/rosado, white must be aged for 6 months, red - for 1 year
Other wine styles in Douro DOP
Espumanto do Douro, Colheita Tardia (late harvest wine) may be produced
Name first place where port was shipping from for a trade
Vila Nova de Gaia. Suburb of Oporto