Minho IGP

Question 1

Training systems of Vinho Verde

Answer 1

“enforcado” vines growing up trunks of trees poles and stakes creating canopy. Now Guyot, only 10% enforcado

Question 2

Main viticultural hazard of Vinho Verde

Answer 2

Grey Rot

Question 3

This grape used in Rosé of Vinho Verde is mistaken for a teinturier

Answer 3

Vinhao

Question 4

Other red grapes of Vinho Verde

Answer 4

Espadeiro, Borracal (Caino Tinto), Alvarelao

Question 5

Main Soil Type of Vinho Verde

Answer 5

Shallow, Granite soil

Question 6

Most heavily planted white grape of Vinho Verde

Answer 6

Louheiro

Question 7

white grapes of Vinho Verde DOP

Answer 7

White Grapes:

Alvarinho, Avesso, Azal, Batoca, Loureiro, Arinto (Pederña), Trajadura

Question 8

Red grapes of vinho verde

Answer 8

Amaral, Borraçal, Alvarelhão (Brancelho), Espadeiro, Padeiro, Pedral, Rabo-de-Anho, Vinhão

Question 9

Subregions of vinho verde (9)

Answer 9

Monção e Melgaço (most important)

Lima, Cávado, Basto, Ave, Amarante, Sousa, Baião, Paiva

Question 10

Styles of Vinho Verde DOP

Answer 10

Vinho: Tinto, Branco, Rosado
Vindima tardia (min 45g/l RS)
Vinho Espumante (sparkling; traditional or tank method)

Monção e Melgaço Subregion:
Varietal Alvarinho (still and sparkling) Min 11.5% abv

Question 11

Producers of Vinho Verde

Answer 11

Soalheiro
Quintas de Melgaco