Portugal - Trasmontano VR

Question 1

DOP of

Transmantano VR

Answer 1

Tras-o-Montes DOP

has 3 sub-regions:
(PVC)
Planalto Mirandes
Valpacos
Chaves

Note:
- Hot & Arid Region; non-contiguous regions

Question 2

Sub-Zones of

Tras-os-Montes DO?

Answer 2

• *PVC**
• Miranda Plants Chives for her Vile Tacos*

Planalto Mirandes

Valpacos

Chaves

Note:
- The Tamega river flows from Monterrei DO in the Spanish region of Galicia into the Chaves sub-zone.

Question 3

What styles of wine are made in

Trans-os-Montes DOP?

Answer 3

Tinto

Branco

Rosado

Espumante

Aguardente
(aka: Bagaceira)

Question 4

Major Tinto Casta of

Trans-os-Montes DOP

Answer 4

Touriga Nacional

• *Aragonez**
• (aka: Tinta Roriz, Cencibel, Tempranillo)*
• *Bastardo**
• (aka: Trousseau, Godello Tinto, Maturana Tinta)
• yes, this is the Jura grape*

Touriga Francesa

Trincadeira

Question 5

Major Branca Casta of

Trans-os-Montes DOP

Answer 5

Fernao Pires

Siria

Viosinho

• *Gouveio**
• (aka: Verdelho)*

Malvesia Fina

• *Rabigato**
• (aka: Boal, Bual)*

Question 6

What is the Max Yield & min ABV of

Trans-os-Montes DOP?

Answer 6

~55 hl/ha~

Branco - Rosado
~11% min ABV~

Tinto
~11.5% min ABV~