Sherry

Question 1

Where is Sherry produced?

Answer 1

The DO Is Jerez, in Spain.

Question 2

What are the three permitted regions for the maturation of Sherry?

Answer 2

Jerez, Sanlucar De Barrameda & El Puerto de Santa Maria.

Question 3

What are the three permitted grape varieties for Sherry?

Answer 3

Palomino, Pedro Ximinez & Muscat of Alexandria.

Question 4

What is the climate in Jerez?

Answer 4

Hot, sunny Mediterranean climate

Question 5

What are the two winds affecting Jerez and what are their features?

Answer 5

The Poniente, a cool, humid westerly wind. And the Levante, a hot dry easterly wind.

Question 6

When does the majority of rainfall happen in Jerez?

Answer 6

In the winter. There is high rainfall, however not in the growing season.

Question 7

What is the soil type of Jerez and it’s characteristics?

Answer 7

The soil type is Albariza. It has a high chalk content. It is free draining and also has the ability for high water storage.

Question 8

What are two ways water storage is enhanced in the Albariza soil?

Answer 8

In the winter, rectangular pits are created between the rows of vines to capture water and reduce run off. The soil also forms a hard crust in the hits summers, which reduces evaporation and retains water beneath this layer.

Question 9

What are the four catergories of age indication for Sherry?

Answer 9

12 years old.
15 years old.
VOS (vinum optimum signature/ very old Sherry) at least 20 years
VORS (vinum optimum rare signature/ very old rare Sherry) at least 30 years

Question 10

What percent is wine fortified to for biological aging?

Answer 10

15-15.5%

Question 11

What percent is fortification for oxidative aging?

Answer 11

17%ABV

Question 12

What styles of Sherry can age indication apply to?

Answer 12

Amontillado, oloroso, Palo Cortado, and PX