Portugal - Minho and Vinho Verde

Question 1

What is the climate in Vinho Verde?

Answer 1

Cool Maritime

Question 2

What is the largest DOP in Portugal?

Answer 2

Vinho Verde

Question 3

What is the most planted grape in Vinho Verde?

Answer 3

Loureiro

Question 4

In which region is Vinho Verde located?

Answer 4

Minho

Question 5

Name 3 sub regions of Vinho Verde

Answer 5

Monção e Melgaço
Lima
Cávado
Basto
Ave
Amarante
Sousa
Baião
Paiva

Question 6

Name the major white grape varieties permitted in the Vinho Verde DOP

Answer 6

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

Question 7

What wine styles are allowed in the Vinho Verde DOP?

Answer 7

Red, white and rose wines in a range of colours

Question 8

What grape variety is a specialty of the Moncao e Malgaco sub region?

Answer 8

Alvarinho

Question 9

Which sub region produces Vino Verde purely from Loureiro

Answer 9

Lima

Question 10

Name the major red grape varieties permitted in Vino Verde

Answer 10

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