Sherry Flashcards
1
Q
What is the climate of Jerez?
A
hot sunny mediterannean
2
Q
What are the two winds that influence the conditions in Jerez?
A
Poniente
cool humid Westerly
Levante
hot dry Easterly
3
Q
Albariza is the main soil of Jerez.
Describe its importance.
A
high chalk content
good drainage
great depth and water retention - stores during hot summers
(Autumn) pits often dug between vines to trap water
forms hard crust to protect vines from evaporation
4
Q
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