Sherry Flashcards
Which of the following Sherry styles CANNOT have a VOS or VORS designation:
a. Fino
b. Amontillado
c. Oloroso
d. Palo Cortado
e. Pedro Ximenez
Fino cannot have a designation
What does VOS mean in Sherry
A sherry certified of over 20 years of age
What does VORS mean in Sherry
A sherry certified of over 30 years of age
What styles of Sherry may carry a VOS or VORS designation
Amontillado
Oloroso
Palo Cortado
Pedro Ximenez
What is the minimum RS for Pedro Ximenez sherry
Min. 212 g/L of RS
Describe why albariza soils are prized in Sherry
They are rich in calcium and clay, retain moisture, and enable extensive root systems which is vital in a dry climate
What are the three main categories of Sherry soils
Albariza
Arenas
Barros
Who is the producer of “La Gitana” Manzanilla Sherry
Bodegas Hidalgo
What does the marking on this barrel refer to
The wine is designated as Palo - destined to become Fino or Manzanilla Sherry
What does the marking on this barrel refer to
The wine has been designated as Gordura and will become Oloroso Sherry
What does the marking on this barrel refer to
Fino Sherry
What does the marking on this barrel refer to
Manzanilla Sherry
What does the marking on this barrel refer to
Amontillado Sherry
What does the marking on this barrel refer to
Palo Cortado
What does the marking on this barrel refer to
Oloroso Shery
