Sherry Flashcards
What are the permitted vine training methods in Sherry?
Vara y Pulgar ONLY!
Spur pruned with spurs alternating every year.
What are the permitted grapes in Sherry?
Palomino
- Palomino Fino
- Palomino de Jeres
Pedro Ximénez
Moscatel (varietal only)
Name the 4 major Pagos of Sherry production:
Añina
Carrascal
Banaína
Macharnudo (over 2K acres, largest in Spain)
Which styles of Sherry are allowed to carry a Certified Age Declaration? (4)
(VOS / VORS)
Amontillado
Oloroso
Palo Cortado
Pedro Ximénez Vino Dulce Natural
What is the minimum aging for Sherry?
Min. 2 years prior to release
(prior to 2010, wines were aged for a minimum of 3 years)
What is the minimum aging for VOS Sherry?
20yrs average
What is the minimum aging for VORS Sherry?
30yrs average
What are the primary soils of Sherry production?
Arenas (Sand)
Barros (Clay)
Albariza (Limestone)
Which communes are in the Jerez Superior region?
(Best parcels of Albariza)
Jerez de la Frontera
Sanlúcar de Barrameda
El Puerto de Santa María
Trebujena
Parts of Rota and Chipiona
Which DO produces Manzanilla?
Manzanilla-Sanlúcar de Barrameda DO
Which commune is famous for Moscatel?
Chipiona
(most Arenas)
Which communes are permitted for Sherry production outside Jerez Superior?
North:
Lebrija
South:
Puerto Real
Chiclana de la Frontera
What is the Zona de Crianza?
AKA “Sherry Triangle”
Communes where aging can take place:
Jerez de la Frontera
Sanlúcar de Barrameda
El Puerto de Santa Maria
What is Tintilla de Rota?
Local synonym for Graciano
Red wine from Rota
AKA “Rota Tent”
Traditionally made through Soleo and added Arrope, though still-dry versions are starting to exist.
