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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.
Fact 1 - Did you know that Jerez can trace its origins back to Roman times? Fact 2 - Want to see how sherry is made? Then get thee to a bodega, or even a museum; Fact 3 - The British have had a presence in Jerez for centuries; Fact 4 - The elegant horse-rider wearing his grey suit is a classic Jerez image
- D.O. Jerez-Xéres-Sherry
- Sherry Triangle / Marco de Jerez
- Consejo Regulador: Sherry Regulations
Why three names you ask? Well, because the wines of Jerez had been popular in Spain (as Vinos de Jerez) but just as well in France (Xérès) and England (Sherry). So even today each bottle of sherry still bears a label with the name in three languages, as Jerez-Xérès-Sherry. Another reason was the fact that sherry wines were widely copied. They simpl...
Defining a geographical region in which a certain product can be produced, is a key element in any denomination of origin. Traditionally all sherry had to be aged in the so-called Sherry Triangle. This is formed by three cities: Jerez de la Frontera and the nearby coastal towns of Puerto de Santa María and Sanlúcar de Barrameda. However grapes and ...
The rules of the D.O. Jerez-Xérès-Sherry are set out in documents known as the “Regulations”. They give us the relevant details concerning the authorized region, the grape varieties and cultivation techniques, and basic aspects concerning the production and ageing. The regulations also specify the functioning of the Consejo Regulador, the managemen...
Aug 23, 2023 · Jerez de la Frontera, located in Southwest Spain, is about an hour from Sevilla, in a region known as the Sherry Triangle. Jerez was named the #1 wine tourism destination in Spain in 2022 . We had an awesome experience touring and tasting with Roger Davies, owner of A Question of Taste , which specializes in food and wine tours in Spain.
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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Oct 23, 2023 · As the namesake of Sherry (Jerez is “Sherry” in Spanish), Jerez de la Frontera is the historic center of Sherry production. The town is renowned for its albariza soil, a white, chalky soil rich in limestone, which is perfect for growing the Palomino grapes used in most Sherry wines.
Living in Jerez, Spain is delightful for many reasons. In this article we explain why we believe that the city of Jerez is not only a paradise for wine lovers, but also for entrepreneurs and generally for all those whose priorities are lined up with having a great quality of life.
