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17 Cards in this Set
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How many sub regions? |
9 |
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Climate? Why? |
Moderate maritime. Atlantic coast and network of river valley's. |
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Two warmer sub regions? Why warmer? |
Baiao and Moncao and Melgaco. Last rises to the east and becomes more continental |
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Rainfall? |
1500mm |
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Typical vineyard soil? |
Granitic bedrock, shallow top soil, decomposed granite with Sandy texture |
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Biggest viticultural threat? Why? Tactics to tackle? |
Fungal disease. High rainfall throughout the year. Pergola, VSP with high training, summer pruning |
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% White, Red and Rose? |
81% 14% 5% |
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Most planted grapes? |
Loureiro Alvarinho Paderna (Arinto) Avesso Trajadura Vinhao (Sousao in Douro, Souson in Spain) |
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Typical character of Loureiro? |
Medium + acid, citrus, pear, floral, herbal |
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Paderna typical character? |
More neutral than Loureiro and Alvarinho. High acid. |
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Why is Avesso grown further inland? |
Late Ripening |
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What special requirements does single varietal Alvarinho from Moncao and Melgaco have? |
Lower yields and 11.5% minimum ABV. |
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Which sub region is the only region that may name Alvarinho as a single variety on the label? |
Moncao and Melgaco |
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Name on VR for declassified things? Including Alvarinho single varietal labelling outside Moncao and Melgaco? |
Minho VR |
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Average holding? |
0.1ha. |
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How many growers? How many Hectares? |
17,000. 1600 |
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How many growers make their own wine? |
400 |
