Minho IGP Flashcards
Training systems of Vinho Verde
“enforcado” vines growing up trunks of trees poles and stakes creating canopy. Now Guyot, only 10% enforcado
Main viticultural hazard of Vinho Verde
Grey Rot
This grape used in Rosé of Vinho Verde is mistaken for a teinturier
Vinhao
Other red grapes of Vinho Verde
Espadeiro, Borracal (Caino Tinto), Alvarelao
Main Soil Type of Vinho Verde
Shallow, Granite soil
Most heavily planted white grape of Vinho Verde
Louheiro
white grapes of Vinho Verde DOP
White Grapes:
Alvarinho, Avesso, Azal, Batoca, Loureiro, Arinto (Pederña), Trajadura
Red grapes of vinho verde
Amaral, Borraçal, Alvarelhão (Brancelho), Espadeiro, Padeiro, Pedral, Rabo-de-Anho, Vinhão
Subregions of vinho verde (9)
Monção e Melgaço (most important)
Lima, Cávado, Basto, Ave, Amarante, Sousa, Baião, Paiva
Styles of Vinho Verde DOP
Vinho: Tinto, Branco, Rosado
Vindima tardia (min 45g/l RS)
Vinho Espumante (sparkling; traditional or tank method)
Monção e Melgaço Subregion:
Varietal Alvarinho (still and sparkling) Min 11.5% abv
Producers of Vinho Verde
Soalheiro
Quintas de Melgaco