The Wine Profile

Bronze

Madeira

Grapes, Winemaking & Wine Laws · 6 questions · 400 pts

1 Which category of wine does Madeira belong to?

A A light rosé wine B An alcohol-free wine C A sparkling wine D A fortified wine

2 What is unusual about how Madeira is made, compared with most other wines?

A The wine is fully frozen B The wine is bottled right after harvest C The wine is deliberately heated D The wine is aged only in glass

3 What is true of Madeira's sweetness as a wine type?

A It exists only as fully dry B It exists only as very sweet C It is always lightly sparkling D It is made from dry to sweet

4 What is Madeira especially known for when it comes to how long the wine lasts?

A It loses its flavour after a few months B It can age for decades or longer C It should be drunk within a year D It must be drunk the same week it is opened

5 What happens to an opened bottle of Madeira compared with most other wines?

A It must be frozen immediately B It keeps for a very long time after opening C It starts to foam vigorously at once D It becomes undrinkable after one day

6 Which kind of grapes lies behind Madeira's most highly regarded wines?

A Pink-coloured table grapes B Dark, blue grape varieties C Green seedless grapes D White grape varieties