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Brandy de Jerez Flashcards

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How long is Solera Reserva aged?

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At least 1 year.

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How long is Solera aged?

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At least 6 months.

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How does the wine made from airén compare with the wines made for the distillation into Cognac and Armagnac?

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It is higher in alcohol and lower in acidity.

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4
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Is blending within a solera system the only way of blending Brandy de Jerez?

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No, the product of two or more soleras can be blended.

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5
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What can ex-fino barrels impart?

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Aromas/flavours of grilled nuts.

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What are the four rules regarding the maturation of Brandy de Jerez?

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  1. it must be aged in a solera system.
  2. it must be aged in barrels of 1,000 litres or less.
  3. it must be aged in ex-sherry barrels.
  4. it must be aged in the region of Jerez (the sherry triangle).
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7
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What stills are used to produce the three strengths of spirit used to make Brandy de Jerez?

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All may be made in column stills but only Holandes can be made in a pot still.

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8
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What percentage of grapes used for Brandy de Jerez are arién?

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95%.

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9
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What is the traditional pot still in Jerez called?

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An alquitara.

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10
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Who owns Lepanto brandy?

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Gonzalez Byass.

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11
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What are the usual proportions of spirit in the three Brandy de Jerez styles?

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Solera: 50% Holandes/ 50% Destilado.
Solera Reserva 75% Holandes.
Solera Gran Reserva 100 % Holandes.

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12
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What is main grape used in Brandy de Jerez

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Airén.

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13
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Which grape variety does Lepanto brandy de Jerez use?

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Palomino, grown in vineyards owned by Gonzalez Byass in Jerez Superior.

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14
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Is airén grown in Jerez?

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No, in La Mancha.

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15
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What is the advantage of using a solera in the production of Brandy de Jerez?

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It allows blending to take place throughout the maturation process.

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16
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Is brandy defined in Spanish law?

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Yes, but only Brandy de Jerez.

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17
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Does double distillation happen in Jerez?

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No, one distillation is enough.

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18
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What is the abv of Aguardientes?

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Between 70 and 86%.

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19
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What 2 things is Brandy de Jerez particularly notable for?

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  1. use of high-strength spirit.

2. use of solera system.

20
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What is the bottom level of a solera system called?

A

The solera.

21
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Are grape varieties set by law for Brandy de Jerez?

A

No.

22
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What is an ALQUITARA ?

A

The name for the traditional pot still in Jerez. The same as an alembique.

23
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Do the barrels in used for Brandy de Jerez soleras impart oak flavours and aromas?

A

No. Only flavours from previous sherry content.

24
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What does the law say about how much high alcohol spirit is allowed in a blend?

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A minimum of 50% must be spirit which is distilled to less than 86% abv, i.e. only 50% can be destilados.

25
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What are the three towns of the sherry triangle?

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Jerez de la Frontera
El Puerto de Santa Maria
Sanlúcar de Barrameda

26
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When was the Lepanto company established?

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1886.

27
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Where is most Brandy de Jerez distilled?

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In La Mancha (some is done in Jerez).

28
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How long is Solera Gran Reserva aged?

A

At least 3 years.

29
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What is the key to flavour intensity in Brandy de Jerez?

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The amount of Holandes used. Solera Gran Reserva is often 100% Holandes.

30
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What is the abv of Holandes?

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70% or less.

31
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What can ex-Oloroso barrels impart?

A

Aromas/flavours of walnut, plums, and figs.

32
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What are the three labelling categories of Brandy de Jerez? And what do they mean?

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  1. Solera; aged at least 6 months. 50% Holandes and 50% spirits.
  2. Solera Reserva; aged at least 1 year. 75% Holandes and 25% spirits.
  3. Solera Gran Reserva; aged at least 3 years. 100% Holandes.
33
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What are the names of the three classes of spirit produced for the making of Brandy de Jerez? What are their abvs?

A
  1. Holandes; from 40% to 70% abv maximum.
  2. Aguardientes; between 70 and 86% abv.
  3. Destilados; 86% abv or above (i.e. up to 94.8%)
34
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What are all levels of the solera system, except the bottom one, called?

A

A criadera.

35
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What is the abv of Destilados?

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86% or above.

36
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What can former Pedro Ximénez barrels impart?

A

Aromas/flavours of raisins.

37
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What is the role of sweetening?

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This is sometimes done with Pedro Ximénez to the cheaper brandies.

38
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Which is the only brandy to be distilled in the city of Jerez?

A

Lepanto.

39
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Where is the airén used in Brandy de Jerez grown?

A

La Mancha.

40
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The wine fermented from airén is of what abv?

A

11 - 13%

41
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What is the typical size and origin of barrels used for maturing Brandy de Jerez?

A

500 litres; American oak.

42
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What are the advantages of the solera system for Brandy de Jerez?

A
  1. perfect homogenisation during ageing process.
  2. regular movement leads to aeration and oxidation.
  3. allows small amounts of very old brandy to be included.
43
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At what strength is the brandy aged?

A

Usually at 50 - 60 % abv. this allows better extraction from the wood.

44
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What evaporates during ageing and how much?

A

Alcohol; 7% a year.

45
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Describe Lepanto Gran Reserva.

A

9 years in ex-Tio Pepe barrels followed by three years in ex-Oloroso barrels.

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