Sherry Viticulture Flashcards
What grape varieties are authorized for Sherry?
Palomino, Pedro Ximénez, Moscatel
What is asoleo?
Raisining of grapes
What are paseras?
Special sites utilized for the drying of grapes in the sun
Why is PX used for sweet wines?
Higher sugar content and acidity levels makes it optimal
How are vine rows planted in Jerez?
North-south orientation, to allow maximum sunlight
How long does a mature vine in Jerez typically stay in production?
30-35 years
How many bunches does a cane on a mature vine typically produce each year?
7-9 bunches
Rootstocks in Jerez must be resistant to what?
Phylloxera and limetone
What malady can be a result of excessive lime in the soil and too high pH in soil?
Chlorosis
What is vara y pulgar?
“Stick & thumb” the Jerez method of vine pruning
How many buds will a “vara” have?
The “stick” will have at least 8 buds
How many buds will a “pulgar” have?
the “thumb” will have at least 1-2 buds
Is the vara or pulgar used for the current season’s harvest?
The vara is used for the current harvest, while the pulsar preserves a bud that will become the vara for the following year
Do a vara and pulgar produce fruit in the same season?
No, they rotate and alternate producing grapes for the season’s harvest
What is a more modern vine training utilized in Jerez?
Double cordon: facilitates a mechanized harvest and trains the vine to form two horizontal arms that distribute a total of 3-4 spurs and 6-8 buds
