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Sep 15, 2013 · Flor is the veil or thin layer of indigenous yeast cells that forms on top of biologically aged sherry wines. It is a kind of Ivory coloured, wrinkled, waxy foam, up to two centimeters thick, that protects the wine from air contact and that grows naturally in the specific microclimate of Southern Spain. Until the late 18th century sherry wines ...
Jun 5, 2023 · Sherry flor. Biological aging under veil of “flor” is, in great measure, an important piece of the complex and diverse puzzle that is sherry wine. Aging sherry under “velo de flor” has been a traditional aging process that still plays an important role in the region. Although “sherry flor” has been time-honored by bodegas and ...
Flor (Spanish and Portuguese for flower) in winemaking, is a film of yeast on the surface of wine, important in the manufacture of some styles of sherry. The flor is formed naturally under certain winemaking conditions, from indigenous yeasts found in the region of Andalucía in southern Spain. Normally in winemaking, it is essential to keep ...
Mar 5, 2019 · The layer of flor forming within a Sherry Cask of Fino Sherry during the winter. The process of this formation is very progressive and only a few weeks after the end of the alcoholic fermentation we can see small floating islets which in a few days will grow until towards October the entire surface of the wine will be covered by a veil of flor.
- Sherry Wine: Everything You Need to Know
- What Is Sherry?
- Sherry Wine Terminology
- How to Taste Sherry Wines
- Sherry Tasting Vocabulary
- The History of Sherry
- How Is Sherry Wine Made?
- Sherry Production Regulations
- The Seven Styles of Sherry
- The Sherry Triangle
Have you ever tried Sherry wine or been to Spain’s “Sherry Triangle?” Well, let me tell you, it’s not your grandmother’s Sherry and after a visit to the region, the complex and mystifying wine is now a staple in our cellar. Jancis Robinson, the renowned British wine critic, once said, “Many modern wine drinkers will look at this section and wonder ...
Sherry (also known as Jerez or Xérès) is a fortified wine, which means that alcohol is added to the wine in a second stage of production (this doesn’t mean dumping bunch of grain alcohol in the vat). The name Sherry came about from the inability of the Brits to correctly pronounce Jerez, the modern form of Xérès, which is the name of the Andalusia ...
To truly appreciate Sherry wine and better understand this guide, one must become acquainted with some specific terminology. Here are a few key terms to help navigate the Sherry wine landscape: Flor:This is a layer of yeast that forms on the top of the Sherry while it is aging in the barrel. The flor contributes significantly to the flavor of certa...
Appearance: Hold your glass up to the light and take a good look at the wine. The color can give you an idea of the style and age of the Sherry. Manzanilla and Fino tend to be pale straw-like in co...Swirl: Swirl the Sherry gently in your glass. This helps to release the different aromas. Take note of the “tears” or “legs” that run down the side of the glass. They can give you a clue about the...Smell: Take a moment to inhale the aroma. The nose of a Sherry can be incredibly complex and offer a multitude of different scents. Lighter styles like Fino and Manzanilla often have aromas of almo...Taste: Take a small sip and let it coat your tongue. Try to identify the different flavors. Notice the structure of the Sherry – its sweetness, acidity, alcohol content, and body. Does the flavor c...Here are some terms commonly used when describing Sherry: 1. Dry: A term used to describe Sherries that contain little to no residual sugar, like Fino and Manzanilla. 2. Nutty: A characteristic aroma and flavor often found in Sherries, particularly in Amontillado and Oloroso styles. 3. Oxidized: This term refers to the flavors that develop when She...
Borne of sun and soil in southern Spain’s Andalusia region, Sherry has a rich history that stretches back nearly 3,000 years. Ancient Phoenician settlers first introduced winemaking to the Jerez region around 1100 BC. The name Sherry itself is an anglicization of Jerez, the region’s heartland where the majority of Sherry vineyards are situated. She...
If there is one thing I have learned in my wine travels, it’s that winemaking is an art form, and that being the case, Sherry-making is akin to designing and constructing Antoni Gaudi’s Sagrada Familia. The process is intricate, time consuming and relies heavily on the past while still building into the future.
When it comes to Sherry production, there are rigorous standards in place that ensure the wine you’re sipping has been made according to strict rules and regulations. This helps maintain Sherry’s distinctive quality, taste, and legacy. The regulatory body overseeing Sherry production is the Consejo Regulador de las Denominaciones de Origen “Jerez-X...
The solera is a very systematic and controlled way of exposing the wine to oxygen and the flor and this combined with the various methods of fortification are what make each of the seven styles of Sherry unique. Again, all made from white grapes and predominately from the Palomino variety, Sherry ranges from dry to sweet, and from light in color an...
The “Sherry Triangle” is a geographically defined area in Andalusia, southern Spain, recognized as the traditional and exclusive home of Sherry wine. The triangle’s three points are marked by the towns of Jerez de la Frontera, Sanlúcar de Barrameda, and El Puerto de Santa Maria. These towns, with their surrounding vineyards, form the heart of the D...
Oct 20, 2020 · Fino is aged biologically and is always covered by the veil of flor. Ageing usually takes two to ten years. Fino sherries are fresh, herbal, and slightly nutty on the nose and very dry and crisp on the palate. These are usually around 15% ABV. Due to its fresh and bitter flavours, Fino makes a great aperitif.
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Fortification is a technique used by the bodeguero in order to decide upon the type of ageing to which each wine will be submitted. Depending upon its final alcoholic strength, the wine will develop inside the cask according to one of the two ageing systems used to produce sherry. By bringing the alcoholic strength of the wine up to 15% per ...
