Production of Dry Sherry Flashcards
What is the grape that is used for the production of dry style of Sherry?
Palomino is used to make the dry wines of Jerez.
What is the first critical step in the making of dry style of Sherry?
Given the high temperature at harvest time, the grapes must reach the press as quickly as possible to avoid oxidation.
What is the condition of fermentation?
Fermentation typically takes place in large stainless steel tanks at temperatures ranging from 20C to 25C.
Why do Sherry wine makers prefer higher fermentation temperatures?
it suits the aim of producing a neutral base wine. The base wine is dry with approximately 11-12% abv.
What is the second step in Sherry wine production?
First classification: which happens during the autumn. The wines are classified into two types: those that will be sent for biological ageing and those that will be sent for oxidative ageing.
How do wine producers decide which base wine suits best for what style?
These decisions are based on the flavour characteristics of the wines. Typically, lighter paler wines with more finesse are selected for biological ageing and darker, richer heavier wines are selected for oxidative ageing.
What is flor?
flor is a film-forming yeast that will have started to grow on the surface of all wines when it’s the time for the first classification.
What is a simple guide for first classification?
Wines made from grapes grown in the relatively cooler coastal vineyards and/or fermented at lower temperatures are more likely to be suitable for biological ageing.
