D5 DOURO VINEYARD

Question 1

IDENTIFY 3 vineyard layouts in DOURO

Answer 1

Socalcos
Patamares
Vinha ao alto

Question 2

Characteristics of Socalcos

New or traditional
Common or rare
Layout
Density
Mechanization
Cost
Problem

Answer 2

Traditional method
Still widely used
Narrow terrace supported by tone wall
Relatively high planting density(6000vines/ha)
Not suitable mechanization
Require labor to maintain wall
Protected by UNESCO
(Cannot be converted)

Question 3

Characteristics of patamares

New or traditional
Reason to develop
Layout
Density
Mechanization
Cost
Problem
Identify 2types of patamares

Answer 3

New style

New style developed to allow
Some mechanization
Terraces supported by steep earth ramp
Relatively low planting density(3000-3500vines/ha)
Wide enough to allow tractor access
Cheaper to implement& maintain than socalcos
Erosion& weeds on the ramp
Large wide and Narrow

Question 4

Characteristics of 2 types of patamares

Original or modern
Row on each terrace
Reason for each size
Compare pro& Con

Answer 4

*Large wide
Original form
2rows of vine on each
Large&bulky bulldozer
Effective but uneven ripeness

*Narrow
Modern form
1 row of vine on each
Smaller bulldozer+laser tech
Improve drainage, less erosion
(Tilted slightly)
Uneven ripeness is less