1.10 Sherry and Port Flashcards
1
Q
Sherry grape variety?
A
Palomino
Neutral, low acid white
Fortified.
Matured in oak casks called butts.
Solera system - blends younger and older wines continuously.
2
Q
Fino sherry?
A
Flor floats on top and makes seal.
Yeast gives bready notes.
Pale have been sweetened with concentrated juice.
3
Q
Amontillado sherry?
A
Add more spirit to kill off the flor.
Wine then oxidises so more amber and nutty.
Dry wine.
4
Q
Oloroso sherry?
A
Fortified after fermentation to 18%.
5
Q
PX (Pedro Ximenez sherry)?
A
Sun dried grapes of the same name.
Black.
