Sherry

Question 0

Climate of Sherry

Answer 0

• Humid, Mediterranean climate with low seasonal rainfall
• lots of sun
• mild winters, extremely hot summers
• winds

Question 1

Rough geographic location of Sherry

Answer 1

Southwest Spain in Andalucia

Question 2

Principal towns of Sherry

Answer 2

Jerez de la Frontera
Sanlucar de Barrameda
El Puerto de Santa Maria

Question 3

Character of Albariza soil

Answer 3

• very chalky
• high levels of calcium and limestone
• highly porous retaining moisture during hot summer dried crust on surface protects moisture below

Question 4

Solera system

Answer 4

Method of fractional blending

Question 5

Main styles of Sherry

Answer 5

Fino

Oloroso

Question 6

Flor

Answer 6

Saccharomyces

• film-forming yeast that grows on the surface of casks with no more than 15.5% alcohol
• lives off nutrients in the wine and affects color
• wines go into an intermediate stage known as sobretablas
• produces fino styles when flor flourishesy

Question 7

Sherry grape varieties

Answer 7

Palomino (95%) of all plantings
Pedro Ximenez
Moscatel

Question 8

Fino Sherry description

Answer 8

Light, delicate, almond-toned style characterized by a high concentration of acetaldehydes, a salty tang, and a final alcohol content of 15-18%

Question 9

Oloroso description

Answer 9

Spicey, walnut tones, and a smooth mouthfeel.