Chapter 44 - Port

Question 1

What are the three sub-regions that produce Port?

Answer 1

• Baixo Corgo; Produces the lightest wines
• Cima Corgo; where the greatest number of top vineyards are found
• Douro Superior

Question 2

What is the climate of the Port growing regions?

Answer 2

Warm continental climate as a result of being shielded from the cooling rain-bearing Atlantic winds by the Serra do Marao.

Question 3

What is the name of the narrow terraces on which many Port vines are planted?

Answer 3

Socalcos

Question 4

What are the grape varieties of Port?

Answer 4

There are five varieties that are preferred in premium port production:

• Touriga Franca
• Tinta Roriz
• Tinta Barroca
• Touriga Nacional
• Tinto Cao

Question 5

How long does Port fermentation typically last?

Answer 5

Only 24 to 36 hours. Once the wine reaches 5-9% abv, it is fortified which stops fermentation

Question 6

What are some methods used for color and tannin extraction?

Answer 6

• Foot treading
• Autovinifiers
• Piston plungers and robotic lagares

Question 7

How strong can the spirit, or aguardente, be to fortify Port?

Answer 7

It can be no stronger than 77% abv.

Question 8

What are the two types of Inexpensive Ports?

Answer 8

• Ruby

- Tawny

Question 9

How long must a Reserve Tawny Port be aged?

Answer 9

A minimum of six years

Question 10

How long must LBV Ports be aged?

Answer 10

They must be aged between four and six years before they are bottled.

Question 11

LBV Ports a ready to drink and rarely benefit from extra bottle ageing, True or False?

Answer 11

True