Madeira Flashcards
1
Q
what are small plots called
A
poios
2
Q
name the grapes of madeira
A
- Sercial
- Verdelho
- Boal
- Malvasia Fina
- Terrantez
- Red Malvasia Candida
- Bastardo
3
Q
name the 4 styles of wine
A
dry
medium dry
medium rich
rich
4
Q
if the grape is not named, then which grapes will Madeira be made up of
A
Tinta Negra ( Mole) grapes
5
Q
abv of madeira ?
A
5-6 % for sweet
others = upto 17 %
6
Q
what are the 2 systems used in madeira
A
estufa
canteiro
7
Q
estufa system?
A
- large tanks with coils to heat the wine
- raised to 45-50 C
- used for cheap wines
8
Q
Canteiro system
A
- wines placed in casks and placed near roof
- 18 mnths
9
Q
is the solera system still in use today?
A
no
10
Q
what is added for color and flavour
A
85% of grape
11
Q
Name the types of Port wines
A
Sercial Verdelho Boal / Bual Malmsey Rainwater
12
Q
Sercial
A
- driest
- last to be picked
- light amber color
- almond character
- paired with consomme or aperitif
13
Q
Verdelho
A
- darker
- medium dry
- good with aperitif or other soup
14
Q
Boal
A
- darker
- medium sweet
- first to be picked
- end of the meal
15
Q
Malmsey
A
- malvasia grapes
- sweet
- duke of clarence drowned
