Sherry Flashcards
Barrels labelled with this are destined for what type of sherry?
This vessel is classified as Palo
-Wines are fortified to 15-15.5% ABV and are destined to become the more delicate Fino or Manzanilla Styles
Barrels labelled with this are destined for what type of sherry?
This vessel is classified as Gordura.
-Wines marked as Gordura are fortified to 17-18% ABV to not permit the growth of flor.
These will become Oloroso sherries
What is Mitad y Mitad
Neither palo or gordura is fortified directly with spirit, rather
-a gentler mixture of grape spirit and mature Sherry, mitad y mitad, is used to avoid shocking the young wine.
What styles of Sherries undergo Biological aging?
Fino and Manzanilla
What style of Sherries undergo Oxidative aging (the opposite of biological)
Oloroso
What are some of the prerequisites to develop Flor
-Temps between 60-70
-Absence of fermentable sugars
-Alcohol strength 15-15.5
-Humidity
Wines destined to undergo biological aging are sourced from grapes grown in what soil in Sherry country
Albariza soils
They are also produced from the Primera Yema
Wines destined for oxidative aging are sourced from which pressing?
The Segunda Yema
Manzanilla labeling will most likely be found in which of the three growing regions?
Sanlucar de Barrameda
What does VOS mean on a bottle of Sherry?
Vinum Optimum Signature
Very Old Sherry
-Solera wines with an average age of over 20 years
-For every liter drawn, 20 liters must remain
What does VORS mean on a bottle of Sherry?
Vinum Optimum Rare Signatum
Very old Rare Sherry
-Solera Wines with Average age of over 30 years
-For every liter drawn, 30 liters must remain
What is the traditional fermentation and aging vessel for Sherry?
American Oak Butts -600-650L
What do you call this tool?
Often times used to draw sherry samples
a venencia
Explain what Sobretablas is.
An intermediary stage for wines that develop flor
-typically 6-12months during which the course of the wines evolution may be redirected
-After Sobretablas the wines are then classified a second time
What are the Sobretablas classifications
-Palma (good flor, Fino style)
-Palma Cortada (more robust, will become Amontillado)
-Palo Cortado (Richness redirects wine toward Oxidative style)
-Raya (No flor, wines become oloroso)
-Dos Raya (no flor, and corse. These become low quality sweetened sherries or sherry vinegar)
