Minho And Vinho Verde Flashcards
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Define enforcado
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Vines would grow on the trunk of the trees, telephone poles creating overhead canopy. Less problems with fungal disease and you can plant other crops under neath
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Q
Location of Minho and Vinho Verde
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Northwestern corner of the country. Both sharing exact geographical boundaries
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Q
What is Vinho verde stands for
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Green wine
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Q
Percentage of national vineyard acreage under Vinho verde
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15%, largest DOP, producing red, white and rosado.
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Soil of Vinho Verde
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Shallow granitic souls are predominant
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Grapes of Vinho Verde
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Loureiro most heavily planted white grape, plus Trajadura, Avesso, Pederna (Arinto), Alvarinho. Red - Vinhao, Espadeiro, Borracal, Alvarelhao
