Sherry Flashcards
1
Q
What is Sherry?
A
“Jerez” is owned by the Spanish, is a particular type of fortified wine. English connection since 15th Century
2
Q
Where is Jerez?
A
South West near Cadiz. The temperature is hot, dry chalky soil
3
Q
What grape varieties is Sherry made from?
A
Palomino, Pedro Ximenez & Moscatel. You cannot have Sherry from red wine
4
Q
What are the 4 major styles of Sherry?
A
-Youngest to oldest-
• Fino - fresh, drunk young
• Amontillado (Manzanilla); slightly sweet “off dry”
• Pedro Ximenez (PX); sweet concentrated and aged for many years in a barrel
5
Q
What is Flor Yeast?
A
Forms a cap on top of a Sherry barrel which helps convert the sugar into ethanol
6
Q
What is the Sherry Solera?
A
Blending youngness with old wine to get freshness and complexity
