Portugal - Terras Madeirenses Flashcards
Name the 2 DOPs of the Terras Madeireneses IGP
Madeira DOP
Madeirense DOP
What does Torna Viagem mean?
Literally means round trip and refers to the character gained by Madeira wines on lengthy ocean voyages throught the tropics
On which 2 islands may Madeira be produced?
Madeira and Porto Santo
What vine training system is common on Madeira?
Most of the vineyards are trained in a 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
What is the IVBAM?
The Wine, Embroidery and Handicraft Institute of Madeira (IVBAM) regulates harvesting and production methods of Madeira wines.
What is the capital of Madeira?
Funchal
What is the name of the largest production company in Madeira?
Vinhos Justino Henriques
Who is the largest independent producer of Madeira?
Henriques and Henriques
Explain the role of a shipping company in Madeira
Shipping companies trade wine, rather than make it, and are usually based in London. A shipper will select wines from a producer, who will then bottle the wine under the shipper’s brand.
What is the name for a company that store wine and sell it at maturity to other traders for a profit in Madeira?
Partidista
What is a Partidista in Madeira?
The name for a company that store wine and sell it at maturity to other traders for a profit in Madeira
Name the principle noble white grapes of Madeira
Sercial (Esgana Cão)
Verdelho (Gouveio)
Boal (Bual, Malvasia Fina)
Malmsey (originally Malvasia Candida, now more commonly Malvasia Branca de São Jorge)
Which grape variety accounts for nearly 85% of production in Madeira?
Tinta Negra
Name the varietal wines of Madeira in order from sweetest to driest
Malvasia
Boal
Verdelho
Sercial
What is used to fortify Madeira wines?
95% abv spirit imported from France