Glossary

Sherry

/SHAIR-ee/

Fortified wine from Jerez, Spain.

RegionsWinemaking

Full Definition

Sherry is a fortified wine from the Jerez region of southern Spain, made primarily from Palomino grapes. Styles include biological aging (Fino, Manzanilla - aged under flor yeast) and oxidative aging (Oloroso, Amontillado, Palo Cortado). Sweet sherries are made by blending with Pedro Ximenez or sweetening wines. All sherries use the solera system.

Related Terms

finoolorososolera

See Also

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