Sherry - Spanish Sunshine in a Bottle part 1 - Introduction Regions
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Sherry - Spanish Sunshine in a Bottle! (Part 1: Introduction & Regions)
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Summary:
Experience the allure of Sherry, Spain's renowned fortified wine. In this series, discover where it's crafted and whether grape crushers really use their bare feet. Join us!
Keywords:
sherry, wine, Spanish wine, Andalucia, fortified wine
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Introduction
Sherry, a distinguished fortified wine from Spain, emerges from the unique blend of Palomino, Pedro Ximénez, and Muscat (Moscatel) grapes. Unlike imitations produced elsewhere, Sherry's distinctiveness stems from its post-fermentation process. Initially fortified with brandy, the wine adopts different paths: a yeast known as flor develops in fino styles, while oloroso styles are fortified to levels that inhibit flor growth. This differentiates Sherry from other wines, like port, which are fortified to even higher alcohol levels, preventing any yeast formation.
Regions
Jerez de la Frontera (Jerez)
Jerez de la Frontera, often referred to simply as Jerez, has a rich history. Once a fortified Moorish city known as Scheris, it is now a bustling hub for Sherry production. Positioned on the main route from Seville to Cadiz, it sits 9 miles north of Port St. Mary on the Bay of Cadiz and 12 miles east of Sanlúcar, where the Guadalquivir meets the Atlantic.
Jerez lends its name to Sherry, a wine Shakespeare and the Elizabethans famously adored. To the Victorians, Sherry was synonymous with hospitality, a staple in homes awaiting guests. Despite changing fashions, high taxes, and regulatory hurdles, Sherry remains a favored import in Great Britain, lovingly crafted from the white grapes of Jerez vineyards.
Andalucia
Although Andalucia no longer comprises the three kingdoms it once did, nor retains its stature as a grand Moorish province, it remains Spain's richest and sunniest region. Stretching from Castile in the north to the Straits in the south, and from the Mediterranean in the east to Portugal and the Atlantic in the west, its beauty is undeniable.
Seville, the capital of Andalucia, ranks among the world's most picturesque cities. While its once-thriving quays on the Guadalquivir no longer host fleet ships from the Indies, Andalucia's wealth thrives in its fertile lands and genial climate. Here, wheat, oil, wine, oranges, figs, and other fruits abound, nurtured by its lighthearted, industrious people.
Vines thrive across Andalucia, but the most exquisite Sherry wines emerge from vineyards nestled between the Guadalquivir and Guadalete rivers. As these rivers make their final journey to the sea?"Sanlúcar de Barrameda and Port St. Mary, respectively?"the land produces wine that delights those with a discerning palate and a thirst for taste.
For more on this series, visit [www.thewinelover.org](http://www.thewinelover.org) where Michael offers an ebook dedicated to Sherry. Additional books and numerous articles about wine and its enjoyment are forthcoming.
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