1. Title: Assignment #2 Appellation Team Research Report
Course Name: HTM406HD
Professor: Carla Carbone
Group Names: Diana (Seo Hee) Cho
Jina Park
Student Numbers: 034 – 556 – 134
010 – 323 – 145
Due Date: April 2, 2015

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2qwHTM406 Assignment – Research Report & Chart on Wine Regions Marking Sheet
Value - 15%
Report –
The depth of research on your wine appellation using textbook /8
Library books, industry websites and winery websites
Knowledge about a specific appellation (wine region)
/10
Understanding the styles of wine produced within this appellation
/10
Identify the major/popular wine producers of your appellation
/10
Fact Sheet/Chart
Complete an appellation chart as per My Seneca /5
The concise information shown on your chart
/20
The variety of resources used for the report/chart
/6
(Textbook and a minimum of 2 books, 3 websites and a producer/winery website)
Restaurant Wine List
Creativity of layout
/7
Completeness of beverage information
/10
Spelling, grammar
/7
Proper MLA citing of resources and endnotes page
/7
Total
/100
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1. Knowledge about a Specific Appellation (Region)
The name of the country that the wine is from is Portugal, and the main region of this
wine is Minho. There are also sub-regions, such as Monção, Melgaço, Lima, Basto, Cávado,
Ave, Amarante, Baião, Sousa and Paiva (winesofportugal.info).
In the past, the grapes were not able to grow well when the climate was cool and wet
because there was 60 inches of rainfall. However, vineyards are now slightly trained on
wires, so the grapes can be ripened by limited sunlight (winesofportugal.info). These grape
varieties are very green because almost 25,000 planters grow them in a warm and dry
conditions. These grapes are planted in “the Atlantic coastline between the Douro river to
the south and the Minho river to the north” ("Portugal's”). Along the river Minho, the soils are
fertile, granite, and sandy for the grapes to grow. Many grapes grow in the northern regions
of Portugal, so the growers harvest them early in order to not make the grapes over ripened.
As there are many mountains and river valleys, the vineyards are mostly planted on steep
slopes with rare soils (Gibson 240).
“Vinho Verde” is especially the largest
region of DOC (Denominacao de Origem
Controlada), which is well-known for the
highest quality of Portuguese wine laws.
This region is “located in the
northwestern province of Minho” (241).
These green grapes are harvested earlier
than in the other regions in order to keep
their natural acidity and lower ABV (241).
(“Wine regions”)

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This wine has the biggest tour in Portugal, which is “Quinta da Aveleda”. It is a
guided tour, and has wine and cheese tastings on weekdays. The estate of this tour is located
in Penefiel surrounded by beautiful gardens. Since 1376, this tour has antique furnishing
and the guests can also go on a hunting trip in the winter. In addition, there is another estate,
which is called “Casa de Sezim”. It is a winery and guesthouse; the owners of this estate are
able to speak English (Parode 3).
2. Styles of Wines / Grapes
“Alvarinho, Avesso, Azal-branco, Batoca, Loureiro, Pedernã and Trajadura” (intowine.com)
are usually recommended as white wine grapes. “Zal Tinto, Borraçal, Brancelho, Espadeiro,
Padeiro de Basto, Pedral, Rabo de Ovelho, and Vinhão” (intowine.com) are authorized as red
wine grapes.
Alvarinho is the most popular white grape in northern Portugal. This grape has delicate
aromas, which are from peaches, passion fruits, lemon, orange zest, jasmine, and lychee. This
grape’s age is over five years young, and it grows well in the northern region of Monção and
Melgaço. Although these vines require vigorous care, the quantities of vine yield are low
(winesofportugal.info).
There are also popular red grapes, which are Touriga Nacional and Baga. Touriga
Nacional grapes are largely planted in northern Dao and Douro regions of Portugal. They
have dark-fruit flavors and firm tannins, with leather, spice, and violet. These varieties are
abundant in the Duo area and make up about 90 percent of the grape yield. Nowadays these
grapes have hundreds of clones. They are usually co-planted and blended with other grapes,
which are Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, and Tinto Cao. Therefore, they are role of the New
World wines (wine-searcher.com). Furthermore, the name of Baga means “berry” or “droplet”, and
the grapes are ripened in an especially dry and warm weather. They produce high-quality

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wines and are yielded in bulk. The grapes are harvested in the maritime climates, but
sometimes they have some threats from the rot-inducing rains. Overall, they have thick skins
and high acidity (wine-searcher.com).
When it comes to the styles, this type of wine is considered as sparkling wine. This
green wine has a delicate fruity flavor and is produced from the summer gardens. It goes well
with much seafood and meat. This wine has vermilion-to-purple colour and is sharp (Inc.
Fodor's Travel Publications 407). The wine is also known for the best dry and red wine in the
Duoro region of Portugal. However, the styles of this wine are vary from full-bodied red to
delicate and crisp white wines because of varied altitudes, valleys, and large lakes from
Switzerland (Sander and Bradley 91-92).
3. Three Major Wine Producers of Your Appellation
First, the winery in Portuguese wines is Quinta de Ameal, which is produced by
Pedro Araújo. He has 6 hectares of vines with Loureiro, which is the key varietal grape in
the Lima district. His Loureiro grapes are fermented cool in French oak barrels. For
example, his popular wines are Quinta do Ameal Escolha and Quinta do Ameal Loureiro
(Araújo).
Secondly, the name of this winery is Quinta do Soalheiro and is produced by Luís
Cerdeira. It is located in Melgaço and has the Alvarinho grape. The producer has 6 hectares
of vines and 1 hectare of the largest vine. He first farmed his vineyards in 1974. The soils
are medium-fertile and granitic and the grapes are fermented smoother and longer with
natural yeasts. His wines include the Soalheiro Alvarinho and Giro Sol Loureiro (Cerdeira).
Thirdly, the winery is called Quinta de Paços, and the producer is José Bento de
Silva Ramos. This winery grows in Barcelos and Monção. It has 23 hectares of vines. The

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producer has family of vines for 400 years over 15 generations. Some of his wines are:
Casa de Paços, Morgado de Perdigão Alvarinho/Louriero, Prazo de Cotovia, etc (Bento).
There are also Quinta de Lourosa, Adega Cooperativa de Monção, and Quinta de
Azevedo wineries in Portugal.

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4. Appellation Information
Country Portugal
Appellation/Région
1) Main region: The Minho region of north-western Portugal
2) Sub regions: Monção,Melgaço, Lima, Basto, Cávado, Ave,Amarante,
Baião, Sousa and Paiva.
Climate found here
Almost 25,000 growers plant these grapes in a warm and dry weather conditions
because there is 60 inches of rainfall. These small grapes are very green.
Furthermore, they are located in “the Atlantic coastline between the Douro river to
the south and the Minho river to the north” ("Portugal's”).
Type of soil found here The grapes grow in fertile, granite, and sandy soils along the river Minho. The
river flows from the east mountains and between golden beaches.
Major grapes grow here
1) White Grape:
Alvarinho – one of the first Portuguese grape varieties which have full-
bodied and A little bit fragrant (winesofportugal.info).
2) Red Grapes (mostly)
a) Touriga Nacional
A dark-skinned grape variety with types of dry, red, and fortified
wines (wine-searcher.com).
b) Baga
A dark-skinned grape planted in the Bairrada region, which is beside
Dao and Ribetejo regions (wine-searcher.com).
Styles of wine found
here
It is a type of sparkling wine, which is refreshing and intoxicating. This green
wine has a delicate fruity flavor and is produced from the summer gardens (Sander
and Bradley 91-92).
Three (3) Major
Producers/wineries
1) Quinta de Ameal ( Pedro Araújo)
The producer farms 12 hectares of vines with Loureiro, which is the key
varietal grape in the Lima district (Araújo).
2) Quinta do Soalheiro (Luís Cerdeira)
This winery is based in Melgaço and has the Alvarinho grape (Cerdeira).
3) Quinta de Paços (José Bento de Silva Ramos)
He has the family of vines for 400 years with 15 generations. This winery
grows in Barcelos and Monção. The producer has 23 hectares of vines
(Bento).
**There are also Quinta de Lourosa, Adega Cooperativa de Monção, and Quinta de
Azevedo in Portugal.
Interesting information
about this appellation
This wine has the biggest tour in Portugal, which is “Quinta da Aveleda”. It is a
guided tour, and has wine and cheese tastings on weekdays. In addition, there is
another estate, which is called “Casa de Sezim”. It is a winery and guesthouse and
the owners of this estate can speak English (Parode 3).

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5. Wine List
Super Bock (with Porto &
Stout)
The parent company Unicer: There
are lagers and stouts. Lagers have
a pale yellow colour with a
moderate white head. Their
characteristics are very fresh and
hoppy, and styles are brightly fruit
and light with smooth-texture.
People can touch hop bitterness.
Their alcohol is 5.6% (ABV).
On the other hand, stouts are very
dark colored with a thick coffee
head. They have good fruit
flavours and their characteristics
are soft and biscuit-like. They also
have less roasted and coffeeish
noses. They have good and thick
textures, and their flavor is sweet
malt. Furthermore, they have a
plummy fruit and creamy
strawberry taste. This beer has
less bitterness than lagers, and
has roasted malt (beer-pages.com)
Sagres
Sagres is brewed by Sociedade Central de Cervejas. Its
style is American adjunct lager, which has 5.1% of alcoh
ol. It is 100% neutral beer. It has proper brightness, me
dium body, dry character, and is bitter. Its colours are li
ght and golden. Since 1940, this beer has been a stand
ard in Portugal (beeradvocte.com).
Estreia, Loureiro Lima Gr
ande Escolha 2009
This wine is a light-skinned gr
ape variety and often blended
with the pre-eminent grape,
Albarino. It grows in the north
of Portugal, and also across t
he Spanish border. This wine i
s leesy, waxy, and has touches
of honey and lime. Sometime
s, salt is put into this wine in
order to get an excellent acidi
ty (wine-searcher.com).
Quinta da Aveleda NV Casal Gar
cia White
The name of this winery is Quinta da
Aveleda and the vintage is 2003. It ha
s spice, and flavours of melon and lim
e. This wine is not well distinguished
when it comes to the tastes. It is fres
h, spritzy, and tangy (“Quinta”).
Beers
White Wines
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Afros Vinho Verde Vinhao
Tinto 2009
The grape variety is Vinhao (or Sou
sao) and located in the northern re
gion of Minho. Almost 40% of the
wines are tart and red grapes even
though this wine is known to be in
a white grape region. The colour a
nd natural acidity are based on Port
(fortified) wines. It has been fortifie
d and aged a lot, so it has high pe
rcentage of alcohol (wine-searcher.co
m).
Brisa do Mar Rose, Vinho Verde, Po
rtugal, 2011
This wine is famous for the fortified wines of Du
oro region. It is a blended wine because Touriga
Franca and Tinta Barroca are together with Pratas,
Baga, etc. It has aromas, such as strawberry, ripe
white peaches, and wet rocks. This wine is also
a type of sparkling wine (cheapwinefinder.com).
Red Wines
2013, Morgadio da
Torre Alvarinho Vinho
Verde, Alvarinho
A fine example of
characterful Alvarinho, this
wine will be fresh and lively,
with a vibrant acidity and a
stony minerality to go along
with bright citrus and peach.
“Chill and enjoy as a perfect
sipper, or pair with seafood”
(LCBO.com). It contains
12.5% alcohol and 4 g/l
sugar. It is extra dry wine
(LCBO.com).
2013, Deu la Deu Alvarinho
Vinho Verde, Alvarinho,light &
crisp
“This is made from 100% Alvarinho and is
beautifully aromatic with lots of white
flowers, ripe citrus, guava, and tree fruit
on the nose. Juicy and fresh with a bright
acidity and nice mineral note. Crisp with
sour citrus and an appealing salinity on
the finish. It contains 13.0 % alcohol and 2
g/l sugar. It is extremely dry.” (LCBO.com)
Sparkling Wines

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2015.
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