Portugal - Transmontano Flashcards
On which side of the Minho River is Transmontano located?
To the East
In which region is the Tras-os-Montes DOP located?
Transmontano
Name the DOP within the Transmontano region
Trans-os-Montes
Name the sub regions of the Tras-os-Montes DOP
Chaves
Valpaços
Planalto Mirandês
WHat is the climate like in the Transmontano region
The region is dry, hot, and mountainous
Name the important red grapes of the Transmontano region
Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz, Bastardo (Trousseau), Touriga Francesa and Trincadeira
Name the important white grapes of the Transmontano region
Fernão Pires, Síria, Viosinho, Gouveio, Malvasia Fina and Rabigato
Which 2 DOPs used to be included in the Transmontano region prior to the creation of the Duriense IGP?
Douro and Porto