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Flashcards in 1.10 Sherry and Port Deck (5)
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1
Q

Sherry grape variety?

A

Palomino

Neutral, low acid white

Fortified.

Matured in oak casks called butts.

Solera system - blends younger and older wines continuously.

2
Q

Fino sherry?

A

Flor floats on top and makes seal.

Yeast gives bready notes.

Pale have been sweetened with concentrated juice.

3
Q

Amontillado sherry?

A

Add more spirit to kill off the flor.

Wine then oxidises so more amber and nutty.

Dry wine.

4
Q

Oloroso sherry?

A

Fortified after fermentation to 18%.

5
Q

PX (Pedro Ximenez sherry)?

A

Sun dried grapes of the same name.

Black.