Fortified wines Flashcards
1
Q
What does fortify mean?
A
addition of alcohol
2
Q
Which is fortified during fermentation?
A
Port
3
Q
Typical Port ABV
A
20%
4
Q
Typical Fino Sherry ABV
A
15%
5
Q
Typical Oloroso ABV
A
18%
6
Q
Which Sherry is aged under a layer of flor? (F, A, or O?)
A
Fino
7
Q
Which Sherry has oxidised character (F, A, or O?)
A
Oloroso (Amontillado too - but not as much)
8
Q
Flavours associated with oxidised character?
A
nuts, caramel, coffee
9
Q
Which Ports are tawny in colour with nutty caramel flavour (R, LBV, V, T)?
A
Tawny
10
Q
Which Port is the most expensive and longest lasting (R, LBV, V, T)?
A
Vintage
