Single Quinta
“Single farm” in Portuguese. It is used to refer to a specific vineyard and to… Continue reading
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Garrafeira
Used in reference to Portuguese still wines, the word garrafeira indicates a wine of especially… Continue reading
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Estufagem
The Portuguese term for the step in the process of making Madeira that involves heating… Continue reading
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Escolha
Translated as “choice,” it is used on labels to denote “special selection” wines in Portugal.
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Cuba de Calor
A method of making fortified base wine for inexpensive Madeiras that involves heating the base… Continue reading
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Denominação de Origem Controlada (DOC)
Colheita
Literally, harvest. However, colheita is also the name for an aged tawny Port from a… Continue reading
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