Madeira-Nellites Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
Where is Madeira located?
A
Off the coast of Northwestern Africa
2
Q
What is the main city of Madeira?
A
Funchal
3
Q
At what stage of the Winemaking process is Madeira fortified?
A
Fortified during fermentation, oxidized, exposed to heat. (Sweeter styles are fortified closer to the beginning of fermentation.)
4
Q
What are the different styles of Madeira?
A
In order of driest to sweetest style: Sercial, Verdelho, Bual, Malmsey
5
Q
What are the grapes of Madeira and what soil type are they grown on?
A
Sercial, Verdelho, Bual, Malmsey, Tinta Negra
grown in
-Volcanic Soils
6
Q
What is the climate and physical geography of Madeira?
A
-Hot Subtropical
-Mountainous Hillsides
