49 WSET_Madeira Flashcards
Which are the two largest markets for Madeira
EU and Japan
Which are the defining characteristics of Madeira
Full bodied fortified, oxidative style
Which are the four noble varieties of Madeira
Malvasia, Boal, Verdelho, sercial
Which varietal accounts for ove 56% of total planting
Tinta Negra
Which viticultural problem does high humidity of Madeira cause
Damp and fungal diseases
Which are the climate characteristics of Madeira
Temperate climate with hot humid summers and mild winters
Besides philloxera which disease destroyed the island’s wine trade during the second half of 19th century
Powdery mildew
Which are the most two acidic of the noble variety and most commonly grow in the northern island
Verdelho and Sercial
What is the alternative name for malvasia
Malmsey
What ABV level is the grape spirit which is use to fortify madeira
0.96
How long after fermentation does fortification takes place
Between 1 and 5 days, depending on sweetness level required
What is the name of the heat accelerated ageing process which caramelises sugar in the wine
Maderization
What are the two techniques develpoed to replicate hot maturation
Canteiros and Estufa
For how long must canteiros wines be aged before they ca be sold
At least 3 years
describe the canteiros process
Madeira casks are heated by the sun in merchants lofts at temperatures of up to 30C
Describe the Estufa process
Madeira is heated in stainless steel vats for a minimum of 3 months at temperature of 45-50 ?C
Which varieties can be varietally labelled in Madeira
Sercial, Verdelho, Boal, Malavasia
What are two categories of vintage dated madeira
Colheita and Frasqueira
How must Colheita be produced
Must be aged in cask for at least 5 years but maybe a tinta negra blend
How must Frasqueira be produced
Must be varietally labelled and aged in casks for at least 20 years
What are the 5 key madeira styles
Finest (3yo), Reserve (5yo), Special reserve (10yo) extra reserve (15yo) and Vintage
What’s another name for Frasqueira madeira
Vintage
What are the four sweetness levels of Madeira
Dry, medium dry, medium rich and rich
Define rainwater
A medium dry style within the 3 yo category
