Douro Valley

Question 1

How long is the Douro River (as a DOC wine region)

Answer 1

100km

Question 2

When did Douro receive its DOC?

Answer 2

1982

Question 3

Name the three sub regions of Douro DOC?

Answer 3

Douro Superior (East)

Cima Corgo (Centre)

Baixo Corgo (West)

Question 4

What protects the Douro from the cool, rainy atlantic?

Answer 4

Serra do Marão mountain

Question 5

Average rainfall in the Baixo Corgo?

Answer 5

900mm

Question 6

Average rainfall in the Cima Corgo?

Answer 6

700mm

Question 7

Average rainfall in the Douro Superior?

Answer 7

450mm

Question 8

Climate od Douro DOC?

Answer 8

Warm Continental

Question 9

Soil in the Douro DOC?

Answer 9

Vertical Schist bedrock with decomposed, Stoney schist top soil

Question 10

Socalcos trellising?

Answer 10

these are traditional terracing, proteced by UNESCO, typically VSP

Question 11

Patamares trellising?

Answer 11

Terracing with a steep earth ramp instead of stone walls. Good for tractor access. Water run off can be an issue

Question 12

Vinha ao Alto trellising?

Answer 12

Vines are planted in rows up the hills at a steep gradient. high density planting but no mechanisation cannot be used.

Question 13

Name the three main red grapes in Douro DOC?

Answer 13

Touriga Nacional

Touriga Franca

Sousao

Question 14

What practice during fermentation can control the extraction of tannins in Douro reds?

Answer 14

Temperature control, generally lower at around 24 - 28 degrees.

Question 15

what % of production by volume was consumed by the local market in 2019?

Answer 15

64%