Madeira

Question 1

Define Torna Viagem?

Answer 1

The process Madeira used to make going “Round Trip”

Question 2

Madeira DOP wines may be made where?

Answer 2

On Madeira itself or neighboring Porto Santo

Question 3

Describe the soils of Madeira

Answer 3

Volcanic

Question 4

Most of the vineyards for madeira are trained how?

Due to what?

Answer 4

Pergola system, with vines suspended on low trellises known as latadas in order to combat the dangers of fungal disease in the damp subtropical environment

Question 5

Who regulates the harvesting and production methods of Madeira?

Answer 5

IVBAM

Embroidery and Handicraft Institute of Madeira

Question 6

Define Levadas?

Answer 6

Canals that run down the high m mountains brining rain water from the perpetual clouds and making agriculture possible

Question 7

What is Madeira’s Capital?

Answer 7

Funchal

Question 8

What are the three types of companies involved in the Madeira trade?

Answer 8

Production companies- Make the wine, there are currently 8

Shipping Companies- trade the wine rather than make it (usually based in london). Shippers will select the wine from a producer, the producer will then bottle the wine for the shippers brand