Port, Sherry and Fortified Wines Flashcards
1
Q
What are the five main varietal styles of Madeira?
A
Sercial, driest style
Verdelho, medium dry
Terrantez, medium dry or medium sweet
Boal, medium sweet
Malvasia (Malmsey), sweetest style
2
Q
What is Tinta Negra Mole?
A
Tinta Negra (previously Tinta Negra Mole) is the most commonly planted variety on Madeira
3
Q
What is the minimum age requirement for Jerez-Xérès-Sherry DO?
A
Aged in solera for a min. 2 years before release (before 2010, wines were aged for a minimum of 3 years)
