Spain - Sherry Flashcards

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Q

What are the two winds that influence Sherry DO?

A

Poniente (humid)

Levante (hot and dry wind from the east)

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What is the traditional training system of Sherry DO?

A

Vara y Pulgar

Spur pruning

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3
Q

What is a generoso wine?

A

A dry fortified wine ie. from Sherry or Montilla Moriles

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4
Q

What can be used to sweeten Sherry?

A

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

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What is the minimum amount of time that Sherry must be aged in the Solera?

A

Minimum 2 years

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Name six pago of Sherry and the town they are attached to.

A

Jerez -
Marchanudo
Carrascal
Añina

Sanlucar -
Miraflores

El Puerto -
Balbaina
Los Tercios

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