Unique Winemaking Techniques

Question 1

Lagares are used for what?

Answer 1

They are low, open granite troughs for foot-stomping grapes.
This is the traditional technique still utilized by some smaller quintas.

Question 2

What are Autovinifiers used for?

Answer 2

A electric-less machine where fermenting wine is pumped over the cap by virtue of its own buildup of gas.

Question 3

Beneficio is?

Answer 3

The fortification of wine with spirit.
This occurs when approximately 1/3 of the sugar content has been converted to alcohol.
It halts fermentation, kills the yeasts, and preserves sweetness.

Question 4

Aguardente is used for?

Answer 4

77% abv neutral grape spirit used for the fortification of the wine.

Question 5

A pipe does what in Port?

Answer 5

A traditional barrel used for both aging and shipping Port wine.

Question 6

Sparkling wines can be made in what style?

Answer 6

Charmat & traditional