Portugal - Duoro Flashcards

1
Q

What is the significance of Lamego?

A

The mountain town in the Duoro Valley where Englishmen discoverd Port in the 1600s

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2
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What is the IVDP?

A

Duoro Port Wine Institute. Government-run regulatory body that manages the Duoro

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3
Q

What is the difference between Duoro DOP and Porto DOP?

A

Only Port is released as Porto DOP. Duoro DOP is still table wines and licoroso Moscatel do Duoro

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4
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What are the primary red castas of Duoro DOP wines?

A

Touriga Nacional

Touriga Franca

Tinta Roriz

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What are the primary white castas of Duoro DOP wines?

A

Malvasia Fina

Viosinho

Rabigato

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What grape is used in licoroso Moscatel wines?

A

Moscatel Galego

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What does Reserva on a red Duoro DOP wine indicate?

A

Minimum 12% alcohol

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What does Reserva on a branco or rosado Duoro DOP wine indicate?

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Minimum 11.5% alcohol

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What is the minimum aging requirement for red Reserva wine from Duoro DOP?

A

1 year

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What is the minimum aging requirement for white Reserva wine from Duoro DOP?

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6 months

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What does grande reserva mean in Duoro DOP?

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Reserva wine that scored exceptionally well on blind tasting

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