Chapter 11: Sherry Flashcards
DO that covers Sherry
Jerez-Xèrés-Sherry DO
Three towns of the Sherry Triangle
- Jerez de la Frontera 2. El Puerto de Santa María 3. Sanlúcar de Barrameda
Type of Sherry aged in Sanlúcar de Barrameda
Manzanilla
DO for Manzanilla
Manzanilla Sanlúcar de Barrameda DO
Three grapes of Sherry
- Palomino 2. Moscatel 3. Pedro Ximénez
Leading grape used in most (dry) Sherries
Palomino
Three main soil types of Jerez
- Albariza 2. Barro 3. Arena
Style of Sherry that is aged with flor yeast
Fino
Sherry that is aged under flor is said to undergo ____ aging.
Biological
Style of Sherry that is aged without flor yeast
Oloroso
Sherry that is NOT aged under flor is said to undergo ____ aging.
Oxidative
Style of Sherry that is first aged under flor, then aged oxidatively
Hybrid-Style Sherry
Two types of Hybrid Sherry
- Amontillado 2. Palo Cortado
Soleo
The process of drying grapes (post-harvest) in the hot sun
Two styles of dried-grape Sherry
- Pedro Ximénez 2. Moscatel
Category for (non-fino) Sherry that has been aged for 12 to 15 years
Vinos con indicación de edad
Category for (non-fino) Sherry that has been aged for a minimum of 20 years
Vinum optimum signatun (VOS/Very Old Sherry)
Category for (non-fino) Sherry that has been aged for a minimum of 30 years
Vinum optimum rare signatun (VORS/Very Old Rare Sherry)
Unfiltered/unfined Sherry
En Rama
Añada Sherry
Single-vintage Sherry
Fino sherry from the coastal town of El Puerto de Santa María
Puerto Fino
Sweetened fino Sherry, originally produced in Bristol
Pale Cream
A sweetened Oloroso Sherry made famous by the “Harvey’s Bristol” brand
Cream Sherry
