Madeira Flashcards
Whay style of Madeira is Colheita?
- vintage stated
- can be a blend or single grape
- aged min 5 years
Describe the Canteiro process
- wine is cask aged for min 2 years in lodge attics
- exposed to gentle, natural heat
Describe the Estufagem process
- wine is transferred to estufa (ss vat)
- hot water circulated through coils
- wine heated to 113-122 degrees F for 3 months
- enters estagio (rest period) for a min 90 days
- transferred to cask for aging
When in the winemaking process will Madeira be fortified?
during fermentation
What are the primary soils in Madeira?
Volcanic
- saibro (decomposed red tufa)
- cascalho (stiny)
- pedra moll ( decomposed yellow tufa)
- massopes (clay/decomposed dark tufa)
What is the role of a partidista?
to store and mature wines to sell to traders for profit
What is the regulatory body for Madeira wines?
Wine, Embroidery, and Handicraft Institute of Madeira (IVBAM)
How many production companies are registered with IVBAM?
8
What is the age requirement for Vinho de Cantiero?
- 2 years in wood
- cannot be bottled for 36 months after fermentation
Describe Rainwater Madeira
- medium dry and light style
- usually 100% tinta negra
Saibro, Cascalho, Pedra Molle, and Massapes are all types of what?
volcanic soil
What is the max abv of Madeira?
22%
What are Levadas?
system of canals that bring rainwater from high mountain peaks
What are the recommended white varieties in Madeira?
- terrantez
- boal (malvasia fina)
- malvasia candia
- malvasia branca de sao jorge
- moscatel du setubal
- sercial
- verdelho
- listrao
What is the term for Maderia that has undergone an ocean journey across the equator?
vinho da roda/torno/volta
What are the 4 noble white grapes of Madeira?
- Sercial
- Verdelho
- Bual
- Malmsey (malvasia)
If a vintage is listed on a Madeira label, what percentage must come from the stated vintage?
85%
What are the recommended red varieties for Madeira?
- bastardo
- malvasia roxa
- tinta da Madeira
- tinta negra mole
- verdelho tinto
What is torna viagem?
“Round Trip” refers to when Madeira was originally aged by making an entire trip overseas via boat
What are the growing regions of Madeira’s south side?
- Calheta
- Cama de Lobos
- Ponta do Sol
- Santa Cruz
- Ribeira Brava
- Machico
What is the role of shipping companies in Madeira?
They select wine from a producer and bottle it under their own brand (ex Broadbent Selections)
What are the growing regions of Madeira’s north side?
- Porto Muniz
- Sao Vincente
- Santana
What grape accounts for 85% of production in Madeira?
tinta negra
What is the min aging requirement for Madeira?
can’t be sold until Oct 31, 2 YFH
What is the term for Madeira that has been cask aged for a min of 20 years?
Frasqueira
What is the max percentage per year that can be drawn off a solera style Madeira?
10%
What are the 8 registered production companies in Madeira?
- HM Borges
- Henriques&Henriques
- Madeira Wine CO
- Pereira D’Oliveira
- Vinhos Barbeito
- Faria & Filhos
- Justino Henriques
- Madeira Vintners Co-Op
What is the max age of Rainwater Madeira?
10 years
If a variety is listed on a Madeira label, what percentage must be the started grape?
85% (100% if vintage)
What is Latadas?
A pergola system in Madeira where vines are trained on low trellises
What is the min abv for Madeira?
17%
What are the age requirements for Reserve, Special Reserve, and Extra Reserve Madeira?
Reserve - min 5 years but < 10
Special Reserve - min 10 years but < 15
Extra Reserve - min 15 years but < 20
Bual is known as what grape on mainland Portugal?
malvasia fina
Malmsey is known as what grape on mainland Portugal?
malvasia branca de Sao Jorge
Sercial is known as what grape on mainland Portugal?
esgana cao
What is the name for the basalt walls built around vineyards in Madeira?
poyos
What is the main port in Madeira?
Funchal
