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1. • • The placename was rendered as Xerez or Xerés (Old Spanish pronunciation: [ʃeˈɾet͡s̻, ʃeˈɾes̺]) in old Romance sources; hence the name of the famous fortified wine, sherry.
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   What is Jerez de la Frontera?

   • Jerez de la Frontera is synonymous with sherry (the very word is an Anglicization of Xeres or Jerez), and according to DOP regulations it can only be made in the ‘Sherry triangle’ – Jerez, Sanlucar de Barrameda and El Puerto de Santa Maria.

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   How did Jerez de la Frontera get its name?

   • The city's name started out as "Xeres" in Roman times (though the Phoenicians were here before them), then became "Sherrish" under its Moorish rulers (giving its name to the fortified wine ), finally ending up as "Jerez de la Frontera" in the late 14th century, due to its location on the border of the Muslim and Christian-ruled regions.

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   What is Jerez known for?

   • The city is also home to a member of the Official School of Languages (Escuela Oficial de Idiomas) and a centre of the National Distance Education University (Universidad Nacional de Educación a Distancia, UNED). Jerez Airport, also known as Aeropuerto de La Parra, is the main airport in the province of Cádiz.

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   Why is it called Xeres?

   • In Catalan, Italian and French, sherry is still called "Xeres", harking back to the Roman/medieval Castillian word, "Xerez". The official denomination de origen is called Jerez-Xérès-Sherry, bringing together all of its long, rich history. Fact 1 - Did you know that Jerez can trace its origins back to Roman times?

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   What does it mean to reside in Jerez?

   • Living in Jerez means residing in the World’s Sherry Capital. Sherry, a popular sweet wine, is closely associated with Jerez, a city in Southern Spain, which was once named Sherisch in medieval times.

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   Does Jerez have a railway line?

   • Jerez has had a railway line since 1854, which was one of the first in Spain, the Alcázar de San Juan–Cádiz railway. The line went between Jerez and El Puerto de Santa María and transported wine barrels for export. Jerez de la Frontera railway station is used by more passengers than Cádiz and is the fourth busiest in Andalucia.

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   The official denomination de origen is called Jerez-Xérès-Sherry, bringing together all of its long, rich history. Fact 1 - Did you know that Jerez can trace its origins back to Roman times? Fact 2 - Want to see how sherry is made?

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   • The City had a few names through out its history, started outas “Xeres” in Roman times and then became “Sherrish” under the Moorish rulers and finally ended up as “Jerez de la Frontera” in the 14th century because of its location, on the border of the Muslim and Christian ruled regions.
   • Jerez de la Frontera is well known for its horse breeding, the horses are a mixer of Arab, Spanish and English, known as the Andalusian horses.
   • Flamenco dance is a popular cultural feature of the city.
   • The English word for ‘Sherry’ comes from the 16th century pronunciation of Jerez.

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   Jerez de la Frontera (Spanish pronunciation: [xeˈɾeθ ðe la fɾonˈteɾa]) or simply Jerez, also cited in old English-language sources as Xeres, is a city and municipality in the province of Cádiz in the autonomous community of Andalusia, Spain.

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   Jerez de la Frontera - Five Fascinating Facts. by Fiona Flores Watson. Well-known as the place where sherry that classic English tipple, is produced, Jerez is also equally famous both for its horses and its flamenco.

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   May 16, 2018 · Though often overlooked in favour of Seville or Córdoba, Jerez de la Frontera is one of southern Spain’s most beautiful destinations. Steeped in horse fairs, flamenco and sherry, it’s a must-visit city if you’re travelling around Andalusia. We’ve got the ten things to know before you explore Jerez.

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   Mar 13, 2024 · Jerez de la Frontera is synonymous with sherry (the very word is an Anglicization of Xeres or Jerez), and according to DOP regulations it can only be made in the ‘Sherry triangle’ – Jerez, Sanlucar de Barrameda and El Puerto de Santa Maria.

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   From Sherisch, its name evolved to Xeres and finally to Jerez de la Frontera or simply Jerez. So Sherry is a word that beyond any stereotypical image, actually represents a unique city in Southern Spain .