Spain - Sherry Flashcards
What are the two winds that influence Sherry DO?
Poniente (humid)
Levante (hot and dry wind from the east)
What is the traditional training system of Sherry DO?
Vara y Pulgar
Spur pruning
What is a generoso wine?
A dry fortified wine ie. from Sherry or Montilla Moriles
What can be used to sweeten Sherry?
Dulce Pasa - mistela from ‘sunned’ Palomino
Dulce de Almíbar - a blend of Fino and invert sugar (rare)
Mistela made from ‘sunned’ Moscatel or PX grapes
What is the minimum amount of time that Sherry must be aged in the Solera?
Minimum 2 years
Name six pago of Sherry and the town they are attached to.
Jerez -
Marchanudo
Carrascal
Añina
Sanlucar -
Miraflores
El Puerto -
Balbaina
Los Tercios