Sherry

Sherry is a fortified wine produced from white grapes primarily in the Jerez region of Andalusia, Spain. The unique climate and soil of this specific area, known as albariza, are essential to the wine's characteristic flavor. By law, true Sherry can only come from this designated region.

The solera system is a distinctive aging process where younger wines are continuously blended with older ones over successive years. This takes place in oak barrels and ensures a consistent, house style across many vintages. It means that a bottle of Sherry often contains fractions of wine that are decades old.

Sherry is a fortified wine made exclusively from white grapes, most commonly the Palomino variety. Other permitted grapes include Pedro Ximénez and Moscatel, which are often used for sweeter styles. These grapes thrive in the chalky soils of the Jerez region in Andalusia.

Depending on the style, Sherry ages either biologically under a layer of flor yeast or oxidatively in the presence of oxygen. Biological aging, protected by this flor, prevents the wine from oxidizing and creates dry, delicate styles like Fino or Manzanilla. This unique process contributes to Sherry's complex and distinct flavor profile.