Terroir/Climate

Question 1

What is the climate of Douro/Porto?

Answer 1

Continental climate
Freezing winters and hot, dry summers

Question 2

What soil types are found in the Douro/Porto?

Answer 2

Metamorphic rock
Gneiss
Shale
Phyllite on the river

Question 3

What rock type is found throughout Douro/Porto?

Answer 3

Granite

Question 4

Describe the climate in Vinho Verde/Minho?

Answer 4

Maritime with mild summers and winters

Question 4

Describe the climate in Vinho Verde/Minho?

Answer 4

Maritime with mild summers and winters

Question 5

What varieties often make up the blend for white Vinho Verde?

Answer 5

Arinto
Azal
Loureiro
Treixadura
Avessa

Question 6

What is the main varietal found in red Vinho Verde?

Answer 6

Vinhão

Question 7

Which variety is used in very fine single-varietal Vinho Verde?

Answer 7

Alvarinho

Question 8

What are the two primary climatic factors of Vinho Verde?

Answer 8

Altitude
Proximity to Atlantic Ocean

Question 9

What type of soil does Vinho Verde have?

Answer 9

Shallow granitic soils

Question 10

What type of climate does Lisboa have?

Answer 10

Mediterranean with slight mountains influences.

Question 11

What soil in Colares DOP kept many of the vines from getting phylloxera?

Answer 11

Sandy soils