Prominent Laws Flashcards
1
Q
What is the governing body of Porto?
A
Douro Port Wine Institute, or Instituto dos Vinhos do Douro e Porto (IVDP)
2
Q
What is “lei do terço”?
A
“law of the third”
A decree restricting sales of Port to one-third of a house’s total inventory annually.
3
Q
Douro DO allows what style of wine to be produced?
A
Dry white
Rosado
Red wines
Vinho Espumante (sparkling)
Colheita tardia (late harvest)
Moscatel do Douro (fortified)
4
Q
What is the required minimum aging for Espumante?
A
Aged 9 months on the lees.
5
Q
What is the required minimum aging for Moscatel do Douro?
A
Aged 18 months before release.