Fortified Flashcards
Solera is used in what part of vinification
Maturation and aging
What type of fortified wine is matured under a layer of flor
Sherry
Madeira: What is the difference between Estufa and Canteiro
Estufa: aged in stainless steel for 3+ months
Canteiro: aged in oak for 2+ years
What is a simple, inexpensive, house-brand Port
Ruby Port
What grape and soil combo makes the highest quality sherry
Grape: Palomino
Soil: Albariza (white chalky clay)
Madeira: Sweet or dry?
Malmsey
Sercial
Verdelho
Boal
Sweet: Malmsey and Boal
Dry: Verdelho and Sercial
Where is Banyuls from and what grape
Roussion, France
Grenache
What is aguardente
A neutral grape spirit
What is the main grape for Port
Touriga Nacional
What is Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise an example of
Vin deux Naturels
Southern Rhone, muscat blanc