Portugal - Minho and Vinho Verde Flashcards
What is the climate in Vinho Verde?
Cool Maritime
What is the largest DOP in Portugal?
Vinho Verde
What is the most planted grape in Vinho Verde?
Loureiro
In which region is Vinho Verde located?
Minho
Name 3 sub regions of Vinho Verde
Monção e Melgaço Lima Cávado Basto Ave Amarante Sousa Baião Paiva
Name the major white grape varieties permitted in the Vinho Verde DOP
Alvarinho, Avesso, Azal, Batoca, Loureiro, Arinto (Pederña), Trajadura
What wine styles are allowed in the Vinho Verde DOP?
Red, white and rose wines in a range of colours
What grape variety is a specialty of the Moncao e Malgaco sub region?
Alvarinho
Which sub region produces Vino Verde purely from Loureiro
Lima
Name the major red grape varieties permitted in Vino Verde
Amaral, Borraçal, Alvarelhão (Brancelho), Espadeiro, Padeiro, Pedral, Rabo-de-Anho, Vinhão