Study Guide - Fortified - Intermediate

Question 1

There are no fortified DOCG wines

Answer 1

1. True (Your Answer)(Correct)
2. False

Question 2

Select the grape(s) permitted in the production of Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise.

Answer 2

1. Muscat Blanc á Petits Grains (Your Answer)(Correct)
2. Muscat de Alexandria
3. Muscat of Hamburg
4. Muscat Rouge á Petits Grains (Your Answer)(Correct)

Question 3

Match the style of wine to the point in time it underwent fortification.

• Vintage Port
• Pineau des Charentes
• Manzanilla Olorosa

Answer 3

• Vintage Port = During Fermentation
• Pineau des Charentes = Before fermentation
• Manzanilla Olorosa = After fermentation

Question 4

The Lei do Tergo regulates what element of Port production?

Answer 4

1. Fortification
2. Harvest Yields
3. Product Release (Your Answer)(Correct)
4. Blending

Question 5

Colheita Madeira is made using which production method?

Answer 5

1. Estufagem (Your Answer)(Incorrect)
2. Canteiro***

Question 6

List the following styles of Rutherglen Muscat in order of average age (1 = youngest, 4 = oldest).

• Classic
• Grand
• Rare
• Muscat

Answer 6

• Classic = 2
• Grand = 3
• Rare = 4
• Muscat = 1

Question 7

Select all sweetening agents used in the production of Marsala.

Answer 7

1. Dulce de Almibar
2. Mosto Cotto (Your Answer)(Correct)
3. Sifone (Your Answer)(Correct)
4. Liqueur d’Expedition

Question 8

American producers that use terms such as Port and Sherry on their labels can sell those wines in the EU.

Answer 8

1. True
2. False (Your Answer)(Correct)

Question 9

What is the term for the additive used in the gradual and delicate fortification process of Fino Sherry?

Answer 9

1. Vara y Pulgar
2. Mitad y Mitad (Your Answer)(Correct)
3. Sobretablas
4. Mutage

Question 10

Select the style(s) of wine produced in Banyuls AOP.

Answer 10

1. Sparkling
2. Still Red
3. Fortified White (Your Answer)(Correct)***
4. Fortified Rosé***
5. Fortified Red (Your Answer)(Correct)***