Minho & Vinho Verde - GuildSomm - Advanced

Question 0

definition: ‘enforcado’

Answer 0

traditional training system of vines high up to create overhead canopy. similar to Pergola system. other crops grow beneath and fungal disease in wet area is combatted. less than 10% of Minho is trained like this now.

Question 1

Where is the Minho IGP and Vinho Verde DOP located?

Answer 1

Northwestern corner of country, sharing exact geographical boundaries.

Question 2

Largest DOP in Portugal

Answer 2

Vinho Verde DOP

Question 3

Style of Vinho Verde produced

Answer 3

Red / White / Rosade, lightly pétillant

reds gain sparkle from ML in the bottle, whereas whites from CO2 injected, generally

Question 4

Spanish neighbor to the North of Minho

Answer 4

Rias Baixas

Question 5

PREDOMINENT casta in Vinho Verde DOP, both planted and blended.

Answer 5

Loureiro

Question 6

Loureiro’s blending partners in white Vinho Verde

Answer 6

Trajadura (Treixadura)
Avesso
Pedernã (Arinto)
Alvarinho

Question 7

Red grapes utilized in red and rosato Vinho Verde and Minho regional red wines.

Answer 7

Vinhão
Espadeiro
Borraçal
Alvarelhão

Question 8

Vinho Verde subregion where Alvarinho is bottled varietally

Answer 8

Monção e Melgaço

Question 9

Vinho Verde DOP subregions (9)

Answer 9

Monção e Melgaço
Lima
Cávado
Basto
Ave
Sousa
Amarante
Baião
Paiva