fortified2 Flashcards
(22 cards)
Sherry wines marked with a circle must be fortified to what %
17%
What does VORS stand for on a bottle of Sherry? Age?
Very Old Rare Sherry ; 30 min avg
What is the Port house for Terra Feita?
Taylor Fladgate
What trellis system in Madeira? why trained this way?
latadas ; to combat fungal disease that is prevalent with humid subtropical climate
Name 3 red grapes for Madeira production?
Tinta negra mole, bastardo, Verdelho tinto, tinta madeira
In reference to sherry, please name a way to sweeten generoso wine after fermenation?
blending with mistelle (px) or dulce pasa (palomino) ; concentrated grape must - vino de calor/sancocho/arrope
What is the name of this blending process called?
cabaceo
in what country would you find orujo?
spain
Spain’s orujo is what kind of beverage?
grape pomace
rutherglen classic muscat is aged for how long? RS level?
6-10 avg
What was the first vintage of seppeltsfield 100 year old para tawny?
1878 vintage (first released in 1978)
What is pasification in sherry production?
Raisining of the grapes due to soleo (like passito)
Name 2 sherry producers in sanlucar de barrameda?
La cigarrera, la guita, hidalgo, barbadillo
How long is Port traditionally fermented?
2-3 days
Why does Port have such a short tumultous fermentation?
to maximize extraction of color and flavor in the limited available time before desired amount of residual sugar is reached
Which scores better in regards to benefio rating for Port: a higher or lower altitude vineyard?
lower
What is Marco de Jerez?
Sherry growing region
Why are sherry butts painted black?
Easier to spot a leak, to prevent undesirable bacteria infecting the wood over the decades, portect from sun, discourages insects from nibbling on wood.
what are the aging requirements for Madeira Special Reserve?
10<15 years
What is ‘lei do terço’ entail?
law of the third - that a port producer can only sell 1/3 of their annual production
what was the first vintage of Barca Velha?
1952- pioneered dry style port by Ferreirinha
what style of port is labelled ‘lágrima?”
sweet white port ‘tear’
