Brandy de Jerez Flashcards
1
Q
Grapes
A
no requirement
howerever,
95% is Arién
2
Q
Distillation
A
Pot and Column
3
Q
Distillation products
named by abv.
A
Holandes <70% - column and pot
- considered best
Aguardientes 70-86% - column only
Destiladoes >86% - column only
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
5
Q
Label - Solera
A
aged for at least six months
6
Q
label - Solera Reserva
A
aged for at least one year
7
Q
label - Solera Gran Reserva
A
aged for at least three years
8
Q
sweetening
A
allowed
