Madeira Flashcards

1
Q

Name a Rainwater Madeira. What is Rainwater?

A

Multi-Vintage Blend
Usually 100% Tinta Negra
Aged maximum 10 years
Medium dry and light
Broadbent, Rainwater

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What is aging for Vinho de Canteiro?

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2 years in wood, and may not be bottled for 36 months after the final fortification

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What is aging for Vinho de Estufagem?

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May be bottled after 12 months from the conclusion of the estufagem process

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4
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What is aging for Colheita Madeira?

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Single vintage (85% minimum required)
Aged for 5 years
Blend or single varietal

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5
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What is aging for Frasqueira?

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Vintage
20 years in wood
Can be produced from a single varietal or blend
Minimum 85% of vintage required
May be aged for additional time in glass demi-johns after the Canteiro process.

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What is aging for Solera?

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Min. 5 years in the solera, after which 10% may be drawn off each year for a maximum of 10 additions

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7
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Aging for Reserve Madeira.

A

Multi-Vintage Blend Madeira
-aged 5-10 years

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8
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Aging for Special Reserve Madeira.

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Multi-Vintage Blend
aged 10-15 years
Often made with a single noble variety
Canteiro method

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9
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Aging for Extra Reserve Madeira.

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15-20 years

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10
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What is an age indication on Madeira?

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Age is an indication of style, not the actual age or minimum age

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11
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Name a Colheita Madeira.

A

Broadbent Colheita 1996
1995 Henriques & Henriques, Single Harvest, Fine Rich 30 $35/glass

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12
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Name a Frasqueira Madeira.

A

1978 D’Oliveiras, Terrantez, Frasqueira
$70 / glass

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13
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Name a solera Madeira

A

Henrique’s and Henrique’s Verdelho Solera Madeira 1898
wine searcher $1300

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14
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Name a special reserve Madeira.

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NV Rare Wine Co., New York Special Reserve $25/glass

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15
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Name a reserve madeira.

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D’Oliveiras, Reserva 1986 $550 on EMP wine list

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16
Q

Pairing with Sercial

A

More as an aperitif
Jamon Iberico

17
Q

List the varietal wines of Madeira in order from sweetest to driest.

A

Malmsey
Boal
Verdelho
Sercial

18
Q

Pairing with Verdelho

A

Creamy soup
Mushroom dishes

19
Q

Pairing with Boal

A

Fruit cake, almond desserts, peach cobbler, caramel desserts, brownies and foie gras

20
Q

Pairing with Malmsey

A

Blue Cheese, Pecan Pie, crème brûlée, crème caramel, dark chocolate, tiramisu, ice cream and lemon mousse.