Madeira

Question 1

Where is Madeira located

Answer 1

off the coast of Africa

Question 2

Madeira grapes

Answer 2

Sercial
Verdelho
Boal (Bual)
Malmsey

Question 3

Estufagem process

Answer 3

wines heated slowly to 120F 
no more than 3 months
rest for 3 more months at normal temp
wine cooked and oxidized
sugars caramelized
bulk production

Question 4

Canteiro process

Answer 4

wines aged in warm humid lodges or attics for at least 2 years
slower more gentler heating process
more subtle, complex wines
highest quality production

Question 5

Madeiras produced by Serial and Verdelho

Answer 5

‘Dry’ madeira style, often served chilled as an aperitif

fortification occurs after fermentation

Question 6

Maderias produced by Boal/Bual and malmsey

Answer 6

medium sweet and sweet madeira served typically with dessert or a cheese course
richest style
fermentation stopped by addition of spirit (Benefico)

Question 7

Labelling rules madeira

Answer 7

for varietal labelling must contain 85%

Question 8

Seleccionado aging requirement

Answer 8

min 3 years

Question 9

Reserve aging requirement

Answer 9

min 5 years

Question 10

Special reserve aging requirement

Answer 10

min 10 years

Question 11

extra reserve aging requirement

Answer 11

min 15 Years

Question 12

Rainwater madeira

Answer 12

lighter style
tinta negra (mole) principal variety

Question 13

Colheita Madeiras

Answer 13

Vintage dated

minimum 5 years in wood

Question 14

Solera Madeiras

Answer 14

19th century style
now banned by EU
still available on island

Question 15

Frasqueira Madeira

Answer 15

Vintage dated
single variety
aged for a minimum of 20 years in wood before release
date of bottling mandatory

Question 16

Madeira producers

Answer 16

Justino
henriques-henriques
barbeito
madeira wine company
D'oliveira

Question 17

Produced by Madeira wine company

Answer 17

Cossart Gordon
Leacock
Blandy’s