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Madeira Flashcards

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What is the role of a Partidistas in the Madeira trade?

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They store wine and sell it at maturity to other traders for a profit.

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What is Sercial known as on the island of Madeira?

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Esgana Cão

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What is Verdelho known as on the island of Madeira?

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Gouveio

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What % of stated grape must be included in a bottle of multi-vintage Madeira? Vintage dated Madeira?

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85% for multi-vintage

100% for vintage

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What does Estágio refer to in Madeira process and how long does it last?

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The resting of wine after it has been cooked. Min. 90 days

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What is the min. time in cask for wines undergoing the Conteiro process, and when may they be bottled?

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2 years in cask. Three years before they can be bottled

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What is the min. aging requirements for Special Reserve Madeira?

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min. 10 years (under 15)

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What is the aging requirements for Reserve Madeira?

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min. 5 years (under 10)

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What is the min. aging requirements for Extra Reserve Madeira?

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min. 15 years (under 20)

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How long must Frasqueira Madeira spend in cask?

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min. 20 years

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How long is a bottle of Colheita Maderia aged for?

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5 years

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Define the following terms:

Levadas
Poios
Partidistas

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Levadas - Canals that bring rainwater from the higher peaks to irrigate the growing zone.

Poios - Terraces

Partidistas - Middle-men who purchase young wines and store until maturity before selling it to other traders

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What is the maximum age indication allowed for Rainwater Madeira?

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10 years

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What is the standard size of a Madeira shipping pipe?

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418 Liters

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How long are wines required to be heated during the Estufagem process? At what temperature?

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3 months

45-50˙C (113-122˙F)

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What is the Torna Viggem?

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The maturing process of sailing around the equator.

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