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Madeira Flashcards

1
Q

What is the estufagem process?

A

wines are heated to 113F-122F in stainless steel vats by circulating hot water through coils in the tank

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2
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What is the Canteiro method?

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wines are held in lodge attics for a minimum of two years

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3
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legal range of rs for sercial

A

18-65 g/l

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4
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legal range of rs for verdelho

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49-78 g/l

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5
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legal range of rs for boal

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78-96 g/l

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6
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legal range of rs for malmsey

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96-135 g/l

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7
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what are the parents of Tinta Negra?

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Pinot Noir and Grenache

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8
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min aging for estufagem wines?

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3 months in estufa
90 days in estagio (resting period)
may not be released until two years after harvest.

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9
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what is Frasqueira Madeira?

A

Vinhos de Canteiro which have spent a minimum of 20 years in cask

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10
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age range for Seleccionado Madeira

A

3-5 years
blended wine
also known as Finest, Select or Choice

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11
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what is a Partidista?

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similar to the Almacenistas of sherry, Partidistas store wine and sell it at maturity to other traders

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12
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what is the regulatory body for Madeira?

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IVBAM (Wine, Embroidery and Handicraft Institute of Maderia)

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13
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what is the largest producer in Madeira?

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Vinhos Justino Henriques, responisble for half of the island’s exports

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14
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what is a poio?

A

terraces in Madeira supported by walls of basalt stone

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15
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what is a latada?

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a low trellis

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16
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subtypes of Malvasia?

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Malvasia Candida

Malvasia Branca de Sao Jorge

17
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with aging, which varietal tends to produce the darkest Madeira?

A

Boal

18
Q

age range for Reserve (Reserva) Madeira

A

5-10 years

19
Q

age range for Special Reserve (Reserva Especial) Madeira

A

10-15 years

20
Q

age range for Extra Reserve Madeira

A

15-20 years

21
Q

additional stated age options for Madeira

A

20 years old, 30 years old, Over 40 years old

22
Q

what is Vinho da Roda?

A

wine that has been shipped across the equator.

also known as Vinho da Torno and Vinho da Volta

23
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minimum % of grapes required in NV Madeira

A

85% of stated grape if the

24
Q

important production companies in Madeira

A

H.M. Borges (1877)
Henriques & Henriques (1850)
Madeira Wine Co.

25
Q

minimum % of grapes required in vintage dated Madeira

A

100% of stated grape if the wine is vintage

26
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what is a levada?

A

a system of canals on the island of Madeira which makes agriculture possible.

27
Q

on what two islands may Madeira be produced?

A

Madeira and Porto Santo

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