Flashcards in Madeira Deck (15):
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Madeira grapes:
Sercial
Verdelho
Bual
Malmsey (Malvasia Candida)
Terrantez
Bastardo
Tinta Negra Mole (85%)
Moscatel
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Madeira climate:
Subtropical
Warm temperatures offset by winds/proximity to ocean and humidity
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Madeira soils:
Volcanic, highly fertile
Mountainous terrain
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Madeira vinification styles:
Sercial/Verdelho:
Dry Madeiras served chilled as aperitifs.
Alcohol is added after fermentation has been completed.
Bual/Malmsey:
Medium sweet and sweet Madeiras served with dessert or cheese course.
Fermentation is stopped by addition of spirit.
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Madeira wine making method:
Estufagem
Estufa do Sol
Estufa
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Estufagem:
The heating process causes maderizarion of the wine, caramelizing the sugars and promoting complete oxidation.
The process is assisted by high alcohol & acidity levels in the wine.
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Estufa do Sol:
The finest wines are cask aged in lodges exposed to the sun.
Aging for many years.
Generally fresher acids kept with slow aging.
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Estufa:
A vat or tank heated by hot water to approximately 120 F for 6-12 months.
Sugars are more caramelized in speedy heating than Estufa do Sol.
Acids are reduced more.
6 months in Estufa equals 5 years in Estufa do Sol
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Styles of Madeira:
Most Madeiras are blended wines.
The age indication on the label represents the youngest component in the blend.
Because of the aging process (Maderization) the wines are exceptionally long lived.
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Varietal Madeira Styles:
Sercial/Verdelho:
Dry Madeiras served chilled as aperitifs.
Alcohol is added after fermentation has been competed.
Bual/Malmsey:
Medium sweet and sweet Madeiras served with dessert or cheese course.
Fermentation is stopped by addition of spirit.
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Other styles of Madeira:
The age indication on the label represents the youngest component in the blend.
Must be 85% varietal
Three year old
Five year old Reserve
10 year old special reserve
15 year old extra reserve
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Vintage Madeiras:
Must be made from 100% of the varietal stated.
Must be aged for a minimum of 20 years in wood and two years in bottle before release.
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Vintage Madeiras: must be aged for a minimum of _____ years in wood and ____ years in bottle before release.
20 years in wood
2 years in bottle
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Rainwater Madeira:
Soft Verdelho style wine created in the 18th century
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