Spain- Sherry Flashcards
Which are the 2 DO zones for Sherry production?
1.Jerez-Xerez-Sherry
2.Manzanilla-Sanlucar de Barameda
Name the 3 authorized grapes, for sherry production?
1.Palomino- preferred for dry Cherry.
2.Pedro Ximenez
3.Moscatel
On what soils is planted the grape variety Palomino for Sherry production ?
Thrives in the White Albariza soils of the region, which characterize the best vineyards or Pagos.
What are the soils, in the lower-lying vineyards, from where grapes are sourced for Sherry production?
Barros (clay)
Which soils are suitable for the Moscatel grapes?
Arenas
What is Sherry?
Fortified wine from Andalucia, on the south-western corner of Spain.
Which are the 3 Towns, that Sherry must mature and shipped from?
1.Jerez de la Frontera
2.El Puerto de Santa Maria
3.Sanlucar de Barameda
How does ‘Levante’ wind affects the regions vineyards?
*Blows from east, and cooks the grapes on the vine during ripening.
How does ‘Poniente’ wind affect the region for Sherry production?
*Cool and humid wind coming from the Atlantic, promotes the growth of flor, which is a film-forming yeast necessary in the maturation of Sherry.
In which of the 3 Towns, Manzanilla style Sherry must be matured?
Sanlucar de Barameda
Name 3 ‘Pagos’ located within the Jerez de la Frontera?
1.Macharnudo
2.Anina
3.Carrascal
Which grape variety is allowed for the production of Manzanilla styles Sherry?
Palomino
Explain the 3 stages of quality of the must (mosto de yema) for Sherry production?
1.Premiera yema= (free-run juice accounting for 60-70% of the total mosto de yema).
2.Secunda yema= (press wine)
3.Mosto prensa= poorer quality press wine used for distillation
In what type of vessels, the fermentation occurs for Sherry?
In 600 liters American oak butts,
or in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks.
Which are the 2 divergent path that divide the Sherry wines?
biological & oxidative aging.
How is the wine classified after Cherry fermentation is complete?
1.Palo, marked with vertical slash, and fortified to 15-15.5%abv to become the more delicate Fino or Manzanilla styles.
- Or ‘gordura’ , marked with circle and fortified to 17-18%abv which will not permit the growth of the flor, and will become Oloroso Sherry style.
For which purpose winemakers allows the flor to develop on the surface of the wine?
To protect the wine for coming in contact with oxygen.
Which ‘must’ is used for the destined oxidative styles such as Oloroso Sherry?
Pressed segunda yema must.
Which ‘must’ is used for the destined biological aging style Sherry such as Fino & Amontillado?
From the ‘premiera yema must’
and from grapes grown on Albariza soils.
What should be the finale alcohol content of Fino Sherry?
Between 15-17%abv
How much should be, the final alcohol content of Amontillado style Sherry?
Between 16-22%abv
How much should be, the final alcohol content of Oloroso style Sherry?
Between 17-22%abv
What style of Sherry, is Palo Cortado?
Combines the rich body and color of an Oloroso, and delicate bouquet of an Amontillado.
What means (generoso style Sherry)?
Styles such as: Fino, Amontillado, Oloroso, and Palo Cortado are generoso wines, totally dry in character.
