Minho and Vinho Verde (Portugal)

Question 1

What is the climate of Minho IGP and Vinho Verde DOP?

Answer 1

A cool, rainy, Atlantic influenced climate

Grey rot can be problematic during the damp growing season

Question 2

The system of enforcado

Answer 2

Vines grow up the trunks of trees, poles, and stakes creating an overhead canopy

Fungal disease in the wet climate is lessened

Question 3

Vinho Verde “Green Wine”

Answer 3

The largest DOP in Portugal and represents 15% of the nations total vineyard acreage

Question 4

The soil of Vinho Verde

Answer 4

Gentle slopes of shallow granitic soils

Question 5

What is the most planted white grape in Vinho Verde?

Answer 5

Loureiro

Question 6

Alvarinho in Portugal

Answer 6

Bottled as a varietal wine near the town of Moncao directly across from Rias Baixas Condado do Tea region

Question 7

The red wines of Vinho Verde

Answer 7

Vinhao (a teinturier grape)

Espadeiro

Borracal

Alvarelhao

Question 8

Which subregion of Vinho Verde specializes in wines produced solely from Alvarinho?

Answer 8

Moncao e Melgaco