Brandy de Jerez Flashcards

1
Q

Grapes

A

no requirement
howerever,
95% is Arién

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2
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Distillation

A

Pot and Column

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3
Q

Distillation products

named by abv.

A

Holandes <70% - column and pot
- considered best
Aguardientes 70-86% - column only
Destiladoes >86% - column only

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4
Q

Maturation

A

aged in solera system

barrels <1000L
must have been used to age sherry
- usually american oak
- fairly neutral
- previous content more important for character

Must take place in region of Jerez

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5
Q

Label - Solera

A

aged for at least six months

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6
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label - Solera Reserva

A

aged for at least one year

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7
Q

label - Solera Gran Reserva

A

aged for at least three years

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8
Q

sweetening

A

allowed

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