Sherry wine

Sherry Wine "Amontillado". Amontillado is a very unique wine due to its dual aging process: first under the veil of flor, typical of Fino and Manzanilla, followed by a period in which the flor disappears and the wine is exposed to oxidation.

Sherry is a style of fortified wine known for its unique aging regimen, which is done using a solera system.

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Vino de Jerez "Moscatel". The Moscatel is one of the sherry grapes with pronounced fruity notes typical of this kind of grape which has greater aromatic personality. The Moscatel vineyards are close to the beach in sandy soils with considerable maritime influence.

Vino de Jerez "Pedro Ximénez". Pedro Ximénez is obtained from the overly ripe grapes of the same name which are dried in the sun to obtain a must with an exceptionally high concentration of sugar. I

Learn how to make the Kind of Blue, a cocktail from New York City's Al Coro restaurant. The Kind of Blue calls for amaro, sherry, balsamic vinegar, and more.

Sherry wines are really quite extraordinary. They are diverse, delicious and incredibly versatile. They are also some of the most under-appreciated and undervalued wines in the world.So many people tell me they dislike sherry. When questioned further, this is usually a result of a bad experience with an out-of-condition, poorly stored sherry. Also, some people think that sherry is old-fashioned – their grandmother’s tipple! Well, let me try dispelling the myth.

Sherry is slowly making inroads into the U.S., but even those who enjoy it don't know a whole lot about Spain's classic fortified wine. Fortunately, our friends from Wines From Spain have put together a handy infographic outlining and explaining the six major varieties of sherry, along with general information about how Jerez (Spanish for sherry...

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Sherry is fortified wine that is made using a system called the "Solera," which is seen in the photo here. Barrels are stacked in layers called "criaderas." Wine is removed for bottling only from the bottom layer, which is then refilled from the layer above it and so on. Wine from the most recent harvest is added to the top layer. This helps maintain a consistent style. It also means that there could be a small portion of wine in the solera that is as old as when the solera was first…