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List the 3 main soil types in Jerez by name.
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Albariza - high chalk content
Barrros - clay soil Arena - sandy soils |
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What is a Manzanilla?
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Manzanilla is a fino style wine from Sanlucar de Barrameda. The cooler more humid conditions on the coast guarantees a thick layer of flor throughout the year. The wines have an intensely tangy aroma.
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What are the noble grape varieties of Madeira?
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Sercial
Verdelho Boal Malvasia |
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What are the top 5 black grape varieties used in Port?
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Tinta Roriz
Touriga Nacional Touriga Franca Tinta Cão Tinta Barroca |
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What is the difference between a Reserve Tawny Port and a Colheita Port?
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Reserve Tawny Port is made from a blend of vintages and aged for a minimum of 7 years in wood.
Colheita Port is from a single vintage that has been aged in wood for a minimum of 8 years or longer. |
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What does flor need in order to thrive?
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15% alcohol, cool to moderate temperatures and high humidity
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How long must all Sherry be aged by law?
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3 years
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What alcohol % is an Oloroso Sherry fortified to?
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15%
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What method is used for sweetening a Pale Cream Sherry?
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the addition of Rectified Concentrated Grape Must (RCGM)
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What style is an Oloroso Sherry?
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deep brown with oxidative notes of toffee, leather and nuts
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What is the max. amount of wine a producer is allowed to draw from the solera over the course of the year?
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one third
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What is a criadera?
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a level of barrels in the Solera system
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What is the annual average millimetres of rainfall in Pinhão?
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700
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What does Tinta Cão contribute to the blend in Port?
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adds tannin
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Which of the following grapes is not used in Port?
a) tinta barroca b) tinta negra c) tinta roriz |
tinta negra
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What is the average ageing time of a vintage Port before it is bottled?
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18 months - 3 years
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What is an autovinifier?
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a mechanical process using Co2 that is similar to pumping over
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In Port production, the fermenting wine reaches what level of alcohol in order for fortification to happen?
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6 - 9%
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What is a beneficio?
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system to control port production through grading calssifications
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What is another name for the Malvasia grape in Madeira?
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Malmsey
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What is an estufa?
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stainless steel containers for heating wine
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Which grape is used in Madeira?
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tinta negra
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What is the minimum ageing requirement for a wine aged in the canteiros system?
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3 years
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Which of the following ACs allows the use of the inferior Muscat of Alexandria grape?
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Muscat de Rivesaltes
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What is the principal grape used in Banyuls?
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Grenache
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Where in Australia is the Rutherglen region located?
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Victoria
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describe sercial
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dry, pale, high acidity with mineral & subtle fruit
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verdelho
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aromatic, medium dry wines, hints of caramel
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boal
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medium sweet wines, vanilla and raisiny finish
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malmsey (malvasia)
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very sweet, rich honey and caramel
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