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15 Cards in this Set
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What are the main grape varieties of Madeira? (5)
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-Boal
-Malvasia (Malmsey) -Sercial -Tinta Negra Mole (85% of planting) -Verdehlo |
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This refers to which Madeira winemaking method?
-_____________: the finest wines are cask aged in warm stores -aged for at least 2 years rather than undergoing estufagem |
Canteiro
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Describe the soils and terrain of Madeira
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-Volcanic, highly fertile soils
-Mountainous terrain |
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Most Madeiras are __________ wines.
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blended
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The age indication on the label represents the average _______ of the components.
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age
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Because of the aging process (madeirization) the wines are exceptionally _________ ___________.
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long lived
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These points refer to what style / grapes? (Madeira)
-Medium sweet and sweet Madeiras served with dessert or cheese course -Fermentation is stopped by addition of spirit |
Boal / Malmsey
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What is Colheita? (Madeira)
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Minimum five years aging from a single vintage
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Describe the climate of Madeira
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- Subtropical-warm temperatures offset by winds / proximity to ocean and humidity
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Madeira -- with age indication
a) 5 year old: ________ b) 10 year old: ________ c) 15 year old: ________ |
a) reserve
b) special reserve c) extra reserve |
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These points refer to which grapes / style of Madeira?
-Dry and semi-dry Madeiras -Fortified near the end of fermentation |
Sercial / Verdelho
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These points refer to what winemaking method / process?
-The heating process causes maderization of the wine, caramelizing the sugars and promoting complete oxidation -the process is assisted by high alcohol & acidity levels in the wine |
Estufagem
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This refers to which style of Madeira?
-100% of the stated variety, aged for a minimum 20 years in wood |
Frasqueira
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These points refer to what?
:a vat or tank heated by hot water to accelerate the maturation process. -wines are heated to approximately 120 degress F* for 3 months -sugars are more caramelized -acid levels and fruit are lower than conteiro wines (due to the speed of aging) |
Estufa
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What is this called (referring to Madeira)
-Soft Verdelho-style wine from Tinta Negra |
Rainwater
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