Portugal, Madeira Flashcards
How are the vineyards of Madeira trained?
*Pergola system, on low trellises to combat fungal diseases in the damp, subtropical environment.
Which red grape is the most planted in the Island of Madeira?
Tinta Negra
Name the varietal wines in order from (driest to sweetest)
1.Sercial= the driest
2.Verdelho= second driest
3. Boal= third driest
4. Malvasi= the sweetest
Name the 2 modern ‘heating’ processes, that contribute for Madeira’s distinctive character?
- Estufagen
- Canteiro
How is called the stainless steel vat, that the wine is transferred to warm the wine?
estufa, the wine is heated to 45-50 degrees Celsius, and held there for at least 3 months.
What follows after the “Estufagem process” is completed?
The wine enters a period of rest (estagio) for a min of 90 days, before been transferred to cask for aging.
What are the aging requirements for Estufagen wines?
Must be aged for a min of 2 years after harvest.
Which ‘method’ is used by the producers, for their best Madeira wine?
Canteiro method.
cask-aged for a min of 2 years in lodge attics.
Give a brief description of (Sercial Madeira style)?
*The driest style Madeira 18-65 g/l residual sugar, developing complex almond bouquet with time.
suitable aperitif, and often a good accompaniment to light soups and consommes.
Give a brief description of (Verdelho style Madeira)
*med-dry style with high acid and smoky honeyed character.
48-79 g/l residual sugar.
Give a brief description of (Boal style Madeira)?
*med-sweet style, rich style with powerful acidity and highly aromatic with chocolate, coffee and roasted nuts.
78-96 g/l residual sugar.
Give a brief description of (Malvasia style Madeira)?
The sweetest and softest style, with toffee vanilla and marmalade aromas.
*Suitable with cheese course or desserts with nuts, caramel and dry fruits.
96-135 g/l residual sugar.
What you know about (rainwater style Madeira?
The wine is med-dry light in style, and produced from 100% Tinta Negra.
What style of wine is (Seleccionado Madeira)?
Blended wine that is at least 3 years old but (less than 5 years)
- produced from Tinta Negra, heated in Estufagem and aged in tank rather than cask.
What style of wine is (Reserve Madeira)?
Madeira that is at least 5 years old or older but (less than 10 tears old).
What style of wine is (Special Reserve)?
at least 10 years old or older, but (less than 15 years old) and heated by ‘Canteiro method’.
What style of wine is (Extra Reserve Madeira)?
at least 15 years old or older, but (less than 20 years old)
What style of wine is “Colcheita (Harvest) Madeira”?
Produced from a single vintage (85% required) and aged for min of 5 years prior botling.
*Offers the consumer good quality Madeira without the extended cask aging and coast of a vintage Madeira.
What style of wine is “Frasquera Madeira”?
Must be produced from a noble variety, and aged for min of 20 years in cask.
Produced by the Canteiro method, and may be aged for additional time in a glass “demijohns”. One of the world’s legendary and long-lived wines.
