Madeira Flashcards
1
Q
Where does Madeira come from?
A
cluster of volcanic islands - the most important is also named Madeira
2
Q
Madeira ABV
A
17-20% ABV
3
Q
The two drier styles of Madeira
A
Sercial
Verdelho
4
Q
the two sweeter styles of Madeira
A
Bual
Malmsey
5
Q
vintage Madeira
A
frasqueira
6
Q
the one red grape
A
tinta negra mole
7
Q
what happens after Madeira is fortified?
A
it is maderized
8
Q
define “Canteiro”
A
the most prestigious method of maderizing wine. Casks of fortified wine are placed in special warehouse rooms and is left for years to maderize naturally
9
Q
Madeira wines are fortified, maderized, and _____
A
oxidized
10
Q
the 5 recommended/”noble” varieties
A
Sercial
Verdelho
Terrantez
Bual
Malmsey
11
Q
Sercial
A
extra dry or dry
12
Q
Verdelho
A
medium dry
13
Q
Bual
A
medium sweet
14
Q
terrantez
A
(rare)either medium dry or medium sweet
15
Q
malmsey
A
sweetest
