Portugal, Douro & Porto

Question 1

Which 2 DOPs, are within the Duriense IGP, located south of Trasmontano ?

Answer 1

Douro DOP
Porto DOP

Question 2

Which is the preferred soil type, for Port production?

Answer 2

Shist

Question 3

Describe the climate of Douro Valley?

Answer 3

Continental climate, with hot summers and cold winters

Question 4

Name the 3 sub-zones within Douro Valley?

Answer 4

1.Baixo Corgo to the west, with highest density of plantings.

2.Cima Corgo, with highest total vineyards acrage.

3.Douro Superior, to the Spanish border, is the largest and most arid.

Question 5

Under which appellation are produced the table & licoroso (fortified) Moscatel do Douro wines?

Answer 5

Douro DOP

Question 6

How is released, fortified Port wine from the region?

Answer 6

Porto DOP

Question 7

Which red grapes are used, for the best table wines of Douro region? (5)

Answer 7

Touriga Nacional
Touriga Franca
Tinta Roriz
Tinta Baroca
Tinta Cao

Question 8

Which grapes are used, for the white table wines of Douro region? (4)

Answer 8

Malvasia Fina
Viosinho
Rabigato
Gouveio

Question 9

What are the aging requirements for Douro, white & red reserva wines?

Answer 9

*WHITES= minimum 6 months.

*REDS= minimum 12 months.

Question 10

Under which name are known the ‘sparkling & late harvest wines’ of Douro region?

Answer 10

Espumanto do Douro DOP

Colcheita Tardia DOP