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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