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Vinho Verde Flashcards

1
Q

what is the traditional vine training system called in Vinho Verde?

A

enforcado. vines grow up telephone poles, trees and stakes, creating an overhead canopy. 90% of plantings have been replaced with more modern trellising methods

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what is the largest DOP in Portugal?

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Vinho Verde, with 15% of the total vineyard acreage, approx. 60,000 ha

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what styles of wine are produced in Vinho Verde?

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red, white and rosado

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primary soil types of Vinho Verde

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Gentle slopes of shallow, granitic soils

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most planted white grape in Vinho Verde

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Loureiro

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white grapes used in Vinho Verde

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Loureiro
Trajadura (Treixadura)
Avesso
Pedernã (Arinto)
Albariño
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red grapes used in Vinho Verde

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Vinhão (a teinturier grape)
Espadeiro
Borraçal
Alvarelhão

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subzones of Vinho Verde, N-S

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  • Monção e Melgaço
  • Lima
  • Cávado
  • Ave
  • Basto
  • Sousa
  • Amarante
  • Baião
  • Paiva
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what does Lima specialize in?

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100% Loureiro Vinho Verde

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