Minho/Transmontano Flashcards
Vine training in Vinho Verde DOP
Enforcado
Styles allowed in Vinho Verde DOP
Vinho: Tinto, Branco, Rosado
Vindimia Tardia
Vinho Espumante
Varietal Alvarinho from Moncao e Melgaco (still and sparkling)
Varieties in Vinho Verde Tinto
Amaral, Borracal, Espadeiro, Padeiro, Pedral, Rabo-de-Anho, Vinhao
Varieties in Vinho Verde Branco
Alvarinho, Avesso, Azal, Batoca, Arinto (Pederna), Trajadura
Synonym for Arinto
Pederna
Subzones of Vinho Verde
Moncao e Melgacao Lima Cavado Basto Ave Amarante Sousa Baiao Paiva
Alcohol range for Vinho Verde DOP
8% minimum
11.5% max
Alcohol range for Vinho Verde w Subzone
9% min (except Sousa)
14% max
Minimum lees age for Vinho Verde Espumante
9 months, traditional method
Minimum Alcohol for varietal Alvarinho from Moncao e Melgaco
11.5%
Min RS for Vinho Verde Vindimia Tardia
45 g/L
General wine Quality Levels
Escolha
Grande Escolha
Superior
Colheita Selecionada
What makes Tras-0s-Montes drier than neighboring Monho?
More inland, and mountains create a rainshadow effect
Styles allowed in Tras-os-Montes DOP
Vinho: Tinto, Branco, Rosado
VInho Espumante
Vinho Licoroso
Subzones of Tras-os-Montes DOP
Chaves
Valpacos
Planalto Mirandes