Fortified Flashcards

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1
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Solera is used in what part of vinification

A

Maturation and aging

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2
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What type of fortified wine is matured under a layer of flor

A

Sherry

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3
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Madeira: What is the difference between Estufa and Canteiro

A

Estufa: aged in stainless steel for 3+ months

Canteiro: aged in oak for 2+ years

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4
Q

What is a simple, inexpensive, house-brand Port

A

Ruby Port

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5
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What grape and soil combo makes the highest quality sherry

A

Grape: Palomino

Soil: Albariza (white chalky clay)

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6
Q

Madeira: Sweet or dry?

Malmsey

Sercial

Verdelho

Boal

A

Sweet: Malmsey and Boal

Dry: Verdelho and Sercial

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7
Q

Where is Banyuls from and what grape

A

Roussion, France

Grenache

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8
Q

What is aguardente

A

A neutral grape spirit

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9
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What is the main grape for Port

A

Touriga Nacional

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10
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What is Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise an example of

A

Vin deux Naturels

Southern Rhone, muscat blanc

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