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Name three important Port grapes
Touriga Nacional, Touriga Francesa, Tinta Cão
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Name the cities where Port has historically been aged
Oporto, Villa Nova de Gaia
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Describe the difference between Vintage & Tawny Port
- Vintage = From a single great year's harvest, shorter aging, throws sediment, can age, un-wooded
- Tawny = Blend of multiple vintages, longer aging, racked 3-4x per year, ten year aging increments, wooded
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State what is used to fortify Port
Aguardente (neutral grape spirit at 77%)
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Define Lagar
Treading trough for stomping grapes
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Name the 4 most important grapes of Madeira
Sercial, Verdelho, Bual, Malmsey
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Describe the Estufagem process
Heating and oxidizing the wine
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Define Rainwater Madeira
Soft Verdelho-style wine created in the 18th century
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