Minho

Question 1

What are the DOPs in Minho? And what are them?

Answer 1

1 DOP only:

1. Vinho Verde DOP

Question 2

What is the river here?

Answer 2

Minho River

Question 3

What is the climate here?

Answer 3

Moderate Maritime climate

due to the proximity to Atlantic Ocean, higher annual rainfall

Question 4

What is Vinho Verde DOC?

Answer 4

BRANCO / TINTO / ROSADO, STILL / SPARKLING (traditional/tank method), Vindima Tardia (VT)

branco: Alvarinho, Avesso, Azal, Arinto, Batoca, Loureiro, Trajadura
tinto: Vinhão, Amaral, Borraçal, Alvarelhão, Espadeiro, Padeiro, Pedral, Rabo-de-Anho

Question 5

What are the subzones in Vinho Verde DOP?

Answer 5

9 subzones:

1. Monção e Melgaço
2. Lima
3. Cávado
4. Basto
5. Ave
6. Amarante
7. Sousa
8. Baião
9. Paiva

Question 6

What so special about Monção e Melgaço subregion?

Answer 6

this subregion from Vinho Verde DOP is more focusing on Alvarinho

Alvarinho from here express riper, more tropical fruits, fuller body and higher alcohol (11.5-14% abv)

Question 7

What is the name of the special training method here?

Answer 7

Enforcado
(it is a vines grown overhead method)