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
Mosto Prensa
Harsh press
Coarse Juice
12%
Used for distillate
Sherry classifications
1st classification - base wines, fortified either for fino or oloroso
2nd classification - sobretabla. Time to asses, and possibly redirect. 3-12 months after 1st classification
Biologically aged Sherries
Finos - doughy, roasted almond
Manzanillas - more chamomile, salty finish
Vinos Generosos
Dry Sherries
Biologically and Oxidative aged Sherries
Amontillado - start as fino/manzanilla. If yeast is not performing well, redirected, fortified to 17% and aged as Oloroso
Palo Cortado -
Oxidative aged Sherries
Oloroso - walnut, balsamic
Vinos Dulces Naturales
Naturally sweet Sherries
Moscatel (de Alejandría) Dulce
Min 85% overripe or sun dried grapes
Amber to mahogany
Orange blossom, honey
Pedro Ximénez Dulce
Min 85% overripe or sun dried grapes Vinified in Montilla-Morilles Aged in Sherry Triangle Syrupy, extremely dark Figs, raisins, dried fruit
Vinos Generosos de Licor
Blended Sherries
Blended Sherries - Dry
Uncommon
Fino/Manzanilla + RCGM
Pale yellow, dough, almonds, less sweet
Blended Sherries - Pale Cream
Fino/Manzanilla + RCGM
Pale gold, bread dough, hazelnut
Blended sherries - Medium
Amontillado (usually) + Moscatel, PX or RCGM
Amber to dark chestnut, baked apple
Blended Sherries - Cream
Oloroso (usually) + Moscatel or PX
Dark mahogany, walnut, dried fruit
Vinos de Vejez Calificada
Sherry Wines of Certified age
Only Amontillado, Oloroso, Palo Cortado, PX eligible
Age designation of wine bottled, not the solera
Vinum Optimum Signatum VOS
Very old Sherry
Average age of 20+ years
Must still have 20 times the amount you withdraw still in solera
Vinum Optimum Rare Signatum VROS
Very Old Rare Sherry
Avg age of 30+ years
Must still have 20 times the amount you withdraw still in solera
Vinos con Indicadión de Edad
Sherry Wines with an Indication of Age
Amontillado, Palo Cortado, Oloroso, PX
Age designation of Solera systems
12 or 15 year old designations
Añada
Vintage Sherry Amontillado, Oloroso, Palo Coratdo From single years harvest Aged oxidatively Not part of Solera system Barrels stoppered, sealed, and strictly monitored by Consejo
DO Málaga
3 noncontiguous regions Mediterranean Moderate rainfall 984-3,281 ft Limestone, clay, slate
DO Málaga styles
Vino Dulce only
Moscatel and PX
DO Sierras de Málaga
Dry, still wines
DO Pasas de Màlaga
Raisins
DO Montilla-Morilles
Mediterranean w continental influence
Irregular rainfall
410-1,969 ft
Albariza (Albero), ruedos (sand over clay)
What is the name for Albariza in Montilla-Morilles?
Albero
What is the soil other than Albero in Montilla-Morilles?
Ruedos (sand over clay)
Primary wine of Montilla Morilles?
Pedro Ximénez
Straw mat dried, sweet wines primarily
