Port

Question 1

What are the sub zones of the Douro?

Answer 1

Cima Corgo
Baixo Corgo
Douro Superior

Question 2

What are the styles of Port?

Answer 2

Vinho Licoroso Branco
Vinho Licoroso Tawny
Vinho Licoroso Ruby
Vinho Licoroso Rosado

Question 3

What are the authorized red grapes for Port?

Answer 3

Aragonez (Tinta Roriz)
Bastardo
Castelao
Cornifesto
Donzelinho Tinto
Malvasia Preta
Marufo
Rufete
Tinta Barroca
Tinta Francisca
Tinto Cao
Touriga Nacional
Touriga Franca
Trincadeira (Tinta Amarela)

Question 4

What are the authorized white grapes for Port?

Answer 4

Arinto (Pederna)
Cercial
Donzelinho-Branca
Folgazao
Gouveio
Malvasia Galego Branco
Rabigato
Samarrinho
Semillon
Sercial (Esgana Cao)
Siria (Rouperio)
Verdelho
Viosinho
Vital

Question 5

What is the min abv % for Port?

Answer 5

19 - 22% abv

exception: Porto Branco Leve Seco = min 16.5 % abv

Question 6

What are the residual sugar levels for Port?

Answer 6

Residual Sugar Levels: All Port wines must reach a minimum 17.5 g/l.

• Extra-Seco: 17.5 g/l - 40 g/l
• Seco: 40 - 65 g/l
• Meio Seco: 65 - 85 g/l
• Doce: 85 - 130 g/l
• Muito Doce (Very Sweet): more than 130 g/l

Question 7

What is the principal soil of the Douro?

Answer 7

Schist

Question 8

What are the maximum yields for Port?

Answer 8

Branco = 65 hl / ha

Tinto = 55 hl / ha

Question 9

What are the min planting density for Port?

Answer 9

4000 vines per hectare

Unless planted pre 1998 or on patamares = 3000 vines per hectare

Question 10

What is Porto Branco Leve Seco?

Answer 10

A style of Port with a minimum abv of 16.5%