Madeira Flashcards

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1
Q

Whay style of Madeira is Colheita?

A
  • vintage stated
  • can be a blend or single grape
  • aged min 5 years
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2
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Describe the Canteiro process

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  • wine is cask aged for min 2 years in lodge attics
  • exposed to gentle, natural heat
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3
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Describe the Estufagem process

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  • 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
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4
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When in the winemaking process will Madeira be fortified?

A

during fermentation

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5
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What are the primary soils in Madeira?

A

Volcanic
- saibro (decomposed red tufa)
- cascalho (stiny)
- pedra moll ( decomposed yellow tufa)
- massopes (clay/decomposed dark tufa)

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6
Q

What is the role of a partidista?

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to store and mature wines to sell to traders for profit

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7
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What is the regulatory body for Madeira wines?

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Wine, Embroidery, and Handicraft Institute of Madeira (IVBAM)

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8
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How many production companies are registered with IVBAM?

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9
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What is the age requirement for Vinho de Cantiero?

A
  • 2 years in wood
  • cannot be bottled for 36 months after fermentation
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10
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Describe Rainwater Madeira

A
  • medium dry and light style
  • usually 100% tinta negra
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Saibro, Cascalho, Pedra Molle, and Massapes are all types of what?

A

volcanic soil

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12
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What is the max abv of Madeira?

A

22%

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13
Q

What are Levadas?

A

system of canals that bring rainwater from high mountain peaks

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14
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What are the recommended white varieties in Madeira?

A
  • terrantez
  • boal (malvasia fina)
  • malvasia candia
  • malvasia branca de sao jorge
  • moscatel du setubal
  • sercial
  • verdelho
  • listrao
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15
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What is the term for Maderia that has undergone an ocean journey across the equator?

A

vinho da roda/torno/volta

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16
Q

What are the 4 noble white grapes of Madeira?

A
  • Sercial
  • Verdelho
  • Bual
  • Malmsey (malvasia)
17
Q

If a vintage is listed on a Madeira label, what percentage must come from the stated vintage?

A

85%

18
Q

What are the recommended red varieties for Madeira?

A
  • bastardo
  • malvasia roxa
  • tinta da Madeira
  • tinta negra mole
  • verdelho tinto
19
Q

What is torna viagem?

A

“Round Trip” refers to when Madeira was originally aged by making an entire trip overseas via boat

20
Q

What are the growing regions of Madeira’s south side?

A
  • Calheta
  • Cama de Lobos
  • Ponta do Sol
  • Santa Cruz
  • Ribeira Brava
  • Machico
21
Q

What is the role of shipping companies in Madeira?

A

They select wine from a producer and bottle it under their own brand (ex Broadbent Selections)

22
Q

What are the growing regions of Madeira’s north side?

A
  • Porto Muniz
  • Sao Vincente
  • Santana
23
Q

What grape accounts for 85% of production in Madeira?

A

tinta negra

24
Q

What is the min aging requirement for Madeira?

A

can’t be sold until Oct 31, 2 YFH

25
Q

What is the term for Madeira that has been cask aged for a min of 20 years?

A

Frasqueira

26
Q

What is the max percentage per year that can be drawn off a solera style Madeira?

A

10%

27
Q

What are the 8 registered production companies in Madeira?

A
  • HM Borges
  • Henriques&Henriques
  • Madeira Wine CO
  • Pereira D’Oliveira
  • Vinhos Barbeito
  • Faria & Filhos
  • Justino Henriques
  • Madeira Vintners Co-Op
28
Q

What is the max age of Rainwater Madeira?

A

10 years

29
Q

If a variety is listed on a Madeira label, what percentage must be the started grape?

A

85% (100% if vintage)

30
Q

What is Latadas?

A

A pergola system in Madeira where vines are trained on low trellises

31
Q

What is the min abv for Madeira?

A

17%

32
Q

What are the age requirements for Reserve, Special Reserve, and Extra Reserve Madeira?

A

Reserve - min 5 years but < 10
Special Reserve - min 10 years but < 15
Extra Reserve - min 15 years but < 20

33
Q

Bual is known as what grape on mainland Portugal?

A

malvasia fina

34
Q

Malmsey is known as what grape on mainland Portugal?

A

malvasia branca de Sao Jorge

35
Q

Sercial is known as what grape on mainland Portugal?

A

esgana cao

36
Q

What is the name for the basalt walls built around vineyards in Madeira?

A

poyos