Grapes & Steps Flashcards
What grape is used for dry sherry?
Palomino
What 2 grapes are used for sweet sherry?
Pedro Ximinez
Muscat of Alexandria
Why does Palomino have to be shipped to the winery quickly?
To reduce oxidation
What are the 3 main steps of sherry making before ageing?
- Handling/Fermentation
- 1st Classification
- Fortification & Sobretabla
What temperature is sherry fermented at?
20-25c
Why is sherry fermented at higher temps for a white wine?
To get a neutral wine
What is the abv of the neutral base sherry wine?
11-12%
What does the 1st classification define?
The type of ageing the sherry goes through
What type of ageing does lighter/fine sherry from the coast or fermented at lower temps go through?
Biological
What type of ageing does dark/richer sherry from inland or fermented at higher temps go through?
Oxidative
What is used to fortify sherry to 96%?
Neutral spirit
How long does sherry stay in sobretabla?
A few months
Where does sherry go to age?
Solera system
What is done to PX or Muscat grapes to make sweet sherry?
Sun dried
What is done to sweet sherry once it reaches must weight?
Pressed & fermented
