Sherry Flashcards
1
Q
PX RS
A
220-400
2
Q
PX Abv
A
15-22
3
Q
PX key winemaking
A
Sundried up to 2wks (lose 40% water)
Oxidative ageing
4
Q
Sherry - Moscatel key points
A
Moscatel de Alejandria
Sundried
Fortified
18%
5
Q
Oloroso key data
A
20% standard, can be 17-22
Fortified to 17% then concentrates
Min 2yrs in 600l barrels filled to 500l
12yr - 15yr - VOS - VORS
6
Q
Amontillado key data
A
16.5-17.5%
Min 2y flor (GB - 4yr flor, 8yr ox)
Premium:
12y, 15y, VOS (20+) VORS (30+)
7
Q
Palo Cortado
A
17%
Max one yr flor
“Amontillado on the nose; Oloroso on the palate”
12/15/VOS/VORS
8
Q
Fino/Manzanilla key data
A
15%
Min 2y flor (5yr typical)
Manzanilla Pasada - Min 7r (hint ox)
Fino en rama - unfiltered
9
Q
Sweet sherry - Medium
A
Amontillado base
5-115g (5-45 m dry; 45-115 m sweet)
17.5% (15-22 poss)
10
Q
Sweet Sherry - Cream
A
Oloroso +
25% PX
130gl
18%
