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1) What is Sherry Wine?

2) Diversity is undoubtedly one of the identifying characteristics of Sherry: Finos, Olorosos, Moscateles... different wines showing an endless spectrum of colors, tastes and textures which combine to make up the universe of Sherry wines.

3) Jerez is one of the classic fortified wine regions in the world, other major similar regions are:
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4) There are 3 permitted grape varieties for the production of Sherry wines. These are:
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5) Vermouth is an aromatized fortified wine that is macerated in different botanicals. In the world there are lots of different types of vermouth and the Sherry Region has its own profile. Lustau’s Vermut Rojo is mahogany in color with reddish hues. It has sweet aromas of ripe fruit mingle with hints of citrus and herbaceous notes, over a smoked wood base. On the palate it is flavorsome, velvety and balanced, and with a bitter, delicate nutty aftertaste. This vermouth is made from a blend of:

6) “Xera” was the name given to the region where Jerez stands today by the Phoenicians, about   years ago.

7) Is Lustau a leading Sherry company with almost 125 years of history and a boutique collection of high-quality products available in the US?

8) The prevailing climate of the Jerez region is warm as a direct consequence of its low-lying latitude, it being one of the most southerly winegrowing regions in Europe. One of the main factors that make the Sherry Area unique and very unusual is the influence of the humid and cool wind blowing off the Atlantic Ocean known as ____.

10) Albariza is:

11) Palomino grape variety is used for all Naturally Sweet Sherry wines, whereas Moscatel & Pedro Ximénez varieties generally produce Dry Sherry Wine styles.

12) As mentioned Sherry is a fortified wine. A certain amount of grape spirit is added in order to slightly raise its final alcoholic strength. The winemaker decides upon the type of Sherry style thanks to this practice. Depending on its final ABV, the wine will turn into a specific Sherry style inside the cask.

13) Biological Sherries are wines that develop a layer of yeast (saccharomyces cerevisiae) on the surface, called “flor”- flower-, which is a natural phenomenon in the region. This “flor” protects the wine from contact with the air and oxidation, and provides unique organoleptic characteristics. Due to this very unique aging method these wines will taste:

14) Pedro Ximénez and sometimes Moscatel grapes are exposed to the sun after picking. The exposure to the sun causes evaporation and concentration of the grapes’ natural sugars. This technique is known in the region as:

15) The “Solera y Criaderas” system is the dynamic blending and aging method used in the Jerez region. This fractioned aging method leads to amazingly complex Sherry wines with a high degree of uniformity and quality which is maintained over time.

17) Each Sherry style benefits from a specific temperature range when it is served. Oxidative styles like Olorosos and Palo Cortados are best enjoyed at:

18) Keeping half empty bottles of all sorts of Sherry sitting all around your place for weeks on end is a really good idea.

19) A good food and wine pairing exponentially enhances the tasting experience of both. Since Sherry wine has so many personalities, there is always a Sherry wine to pair with your food, whatever it is. Sherry wines are very versatile! What would you pair with Sherry?

20) What ingredients would you use to mix an Adonis cocktail?
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