Andalucía Flashcards
Andalucía Climate
Mediterranean w Atlantic influence
What winds affect Andalucía?
Azores High
Poniente - important in Jerez. W Atlantic wind, cool, humid
Levante - hot, dry, drops humidity. From S/SE
Andalucía Topography
Sierra Morena
Sistema Bético
Guadalquivir River
Guadalete River
Albariza
30-80% chalk Rich in calcium carbonate Remainder limestone, clay, sand Reflects sunlight Retains humidity Stores water
What century were criaderes y soleras created? Why?
18th c
Established to accommodate numerous generous harvest, and to create consistency in product
Palomino Fino
Native to Andalucía Thin skinned, vigorous Ideal for fortified wines Thrives in Albariza Low acid Neutral, low alcohol
Pedro Ximénez
Native to Andalucía Thick skinned Productive Susceptible to rot/mildew Late ripening Low acid Raisined character
Moscatel de Alejandria
Ancient variety (Greece/Italy?)
Offspring of Muscat Blanc a Petit Grains
Late ripening
High sugar levels
Jerez Superior
Subdivision of production zone
All Albariza soils
Zona de Crianza
Sherry Triangle Aging and maturing zone Jerez de la Frontera El Puerto de Santa Maria Sanlúcar de Barrameda Sherry must be aged here (grapes can come from any of 9 towns)
How many zones of production can grow grapes?
9
When were the first regulations imposed in Jerez?
1483
What year did Jerez-Xérès-Sherry gain DO?
1933
What year did Sanlúcar de Barrameda gain DO?
1964
What are the 3 sherry base wines?
Primera Yema
Segunda Yema
Mosto Prensa
Primera Yema
Nearly all free run juice
Typically used for Fino and Manzanilla
Cleanest juice
About 65% of juice
Segunda Yema
Pressed juice
About 22% of juice
Typically for Oloroso