Transmontano

Question 1

where is transmontano located?

Answer 1

to the east of minho

just above the duriense

Question 2

what is the dop in transmontano?

Answer 2

tras os montes

Question 3

what are the subzones of tras os montes?

Answer 3

chaves
valpacos
planalto mirandes

Question 4

what is the climate of transmontano?

Answer 4

continental
dry, hot and mountainous
wines tend to be ripe and full, but higher elevation helps keep freshness

Question 5

top red grapes in tras os montes

Answer 5

touriga nacional
touriga francesca
tinta roriz
bastardo - trousseau

Question 6

top white grapes in tras os montes

Answer 6

fernao pires
siria
viosinho
gouveio

Question 7

what region was once a part of the transmonto igp?

Answer 7

the wines or porto and duoro before the duriense came about

Question 8

whats the soil in transmontano?

Answer 8

schist and granite

Question 9

min abv for tras os montes?

Answer 9

11% white/rose
11.5 red
10% sparkling
16.5% licoroso

Question 10

tras os montes sparkling wine terms

Answer 10

• reserva 1-2yrs aging
• extra reserva 2-3yrs aging
• grande reserva/reserva velha min 3yrs aging

prior to disgorgement