Portuguese Wine Law

Question 1

What is the Portuguese classification system that focuses on defined geographical boundaries and restrictions on yields

Answer 1

Denominação de Origem Protegida (DOP)

Question 2

What is the Portuguese classification system that focuses on large geographical areas

Answer 2

Indicação Geogràfica Protegida and Vinhos Regional

Question 3

How many DOPs does Portugal have

Answer 3

31

Question 4

How many IGPs does Portugal have

Answer 4

14

Question 5

What is the lowest classification for Portuguese wines

Answer 5

Vinhos de Mesa (table wine)

Question 6

What is Garrafiera

Answer 6

“private wine cellar,” indicates a minimum period of aging

Question 7

What are the minimum aging requirements for Garrafiera Branco

Answer 7

Minimum 1 year, 6 months in bottle

Question 8

What are the minimum aging requirements for Garrafiera Rosado

Answer 8

Minimum 1 year, 6 months in bottle

Question 9

What are the minimum aging requirements for Garrafiera Tinto

Answer 9

aged a minimum of 30 months, with 12 months in bottle

Question 10

What are the minimum aging requirements for Garrafiera Port

Answer 10

wine must be aged a minimum of eight years in glass demijohns (large glass bottles)

Question 11

What are the requirements for reserva still wines

Answer 11

wine must have .5% ABV higher than the minimum for the region

Question 12

What are the requirements for reserva sparkling wines

Answer 12

minimum 12 months of lees aging after tirage

Question 13

What are the requirements for Colheita Seleccionada

Answer 13

has a 1% higher abv than the legal minimum of the DOP or IGP