Minho.Transmontano Flashcards
What traditional terms fall under the category of DOP in Portugal?
DOC (Denominação de Origem Controlada)
IPR ( Indicação de Proveniencia Regulamentada)
What traditional terms fall under the category of IGP in Portugal?
IG (Indicação Geogràfica)
VR (Vinhos Regional)
What is the Treaty of Methuen?
A treaty between England and Portugal in 1703 that established long-lasting trade agreement with preferential tariffs for Portuguese wines.
What is the Companhia Geral dos Vinhos do Alto Douro?
Also known as the Douro Wine Company; a government-established group created in the 1750’s to regulate the port industry and eliminate fraud.
When was the Douro region formally established?
1756
What are feitoria?
The best vineyards of the Douro, originally reserved for English export.
What are rama?
Lesser vineyards, originally designated for domestic consumption.
What are Vinhos ao Roda?
Madeiras that made the Transatlantic trip.
What are Vinhos Canteiro?
Madeiras matured on the island.
What are the aging requirements for Garrafeira?
Tinto: 30mos, including 12 in bottle
Branco/Rosado: 12mos, including 6 in bottle
What does vintage Garrafeira port indicate? Who pioneered this style?
At least 8 years aging in demi-johns.
Niepoort.
What does reserva indicate for still wines?
+.5% abv than the legal minimum
What does reserva indicate for traditional method sparkling wines?
12mos sur lie
What does Colheita Seleccionada mean?
+1%abv above the legal minimum
What is the most widely grown casta in Portugal?
Castelão