Andalucía

Question 1

Andalucía Climate

Answer 1

Mediterranean w Atlantic influence

Question 2

What winds affect Andalucía?

Answer 2

Azores High
Poniente - important in Jerez. W Atlantic wind, cool, humid
Levante - hot, dry, drops humidity. From S/SE

Question 3

Andalucía Topography

Answer 3

Sierra Morena
Sistema Bético
Guadalquivir River
Guadalete River

Question 4

Albariza

Answer 4

30-80% chalk
Rich in calcium carbonate
Remainder limestone, clay, sand
Reflects sunlight
Retains humidity
Stores water

Question 5

What century were criaderes y soleras created? Why?

Answer 5

18th c

Established to accommodate numerous generous harvest, and to create consistency in product

Question 6

Palomino Fino

Answer 6

Native to Andalucía
Thin skinned, vigorous
Ideal for fortified wines
Thrives in Albariza
Low acid
Neutral, low alcohol

Question 7

Pedro Ximénez

Answer 7

Native to Andalucía
Thick skinned
Productive
Susceptible to rot/mildew
Late ripening
Low acid
Raisined character

Question 8

Moscatel de Alejandria

Answer 8

Ancient variety (Greece/Italy?)
Offspring of Muscat Blanc a Petit Grains
Late ripening
High sugar levels

Question 9

Jerez Superior

Answer 9

Subdivision of production zone

All Albariza soils

Question 10

Zona de Crianza

Answer 10

Sherry Triangle
Aging and maturing zone
Jerez de la Frontera
El Puerto de Santa Maria
Sanlúcar de Barrameda
Sherry must be aged here (grapes can come from any of 9 towns)

Question 11

How many zones of production can grow grapes?

Answer 11

9

Question 12

When were the first regulations imposed in Jerez?

Answer 12

1483

Question 13

What year did Jerez-Xérès-Sherry gain DO?

Answer 13

1933

Question 14

What year did Sanlúcar de Barrameda gain DO?

Answer 14

1964

Question 15

What are the 3 sherry base wines?

Answer 15

Primera Yema
Segunda Yema
Mosto Prensa

Question 16

Primera Yema

Answer 16

Nearly all free run juice
Typically used for Fino and Manzanilla
Cleanest juice
About 65% of juice

Question 17

Segunda Yema

Answer 17

Pressed juice
About 22% of juice
Typically for Oloroso

Question 18

Mosto Prensa

Answer 18

Harsh press
Coarse Juice
12%
Used for distillate

Question 19

Sherry classifications

Answer 19

1st classification - base wines, fortified either for fino or oloroso
2nd classification - sobretabla. Time to asses, and possibly redirect. 3-12 months after 1st classification

Question 20

Biologically aged Sherries

Answer 20

Finos - doughy, roasted almond

Manzanillas - more chamomile, salty finish

Question 21

Vinos Generosos

Answer 21

Dry Sherries

Question 22

Biologically and Oxidative aged Sherries

Answer 22

Amontillado - start as fino/manzanilla. If yeast is not performing well, redirected, fortified to 17% and aged as Oloroso
Palo Cortado -

Question 23

Oxidative aged Sherries

Answer 23

Oloroso - walnut, balsamic

Question 24

Vinos Dulces Naturales

Answer 24

Naturally sweet Sherries

Question 25

Moscatel (de Alejandría) Dulce

Answer 25

Min 85% overripe or sun dried grapes Amber to mahogany Orange blossom, honey

Question 26

Pedro Ximénez Dulce

Answer 26

``` Min 85% overripe or sun dried grapes Vinified in Montilla-Morilles Aged in Sherry Triangle Syrupy, extremely dark Figs, raisins, dried fruit ```

Question 27

Vinos Generosos de Licor

Answer 27

Blended Sherries

Question 28

Blended Sherries - Dry

Answer 28

Uncommon Fino/Manzanilla + RCGM Pale yellow, dough, almonds, less sweet

Question 29

Blended Sherries - Pale Cream

Answer 29

Fino/Manzanilla + RCGM | Pale gold, bread dough, hazelnut

Question 30

Blended sherries - Medium

Answer 30

Amontillado (usually) + Moscatel, PX or RCGM | Amber to dark chestnut, baked apple

Question 31

Blended Sherries - Cream

Answer 31

Oloroso (usually) + Moscatel or PX | Dark mahogany, walnut, dried fruit

Question 32

Vinos de Vejez Calificada

Answer 32

Sherry Wines of Certified age Only Amontillado, Oloroso, Palo Cortado, PX eligible Age designation of wine bottled, not the solera

Question 33

Vinum Optimum Signatum VOS

Answer 33

Very old Sherry Average age of 20+ years Must still have 20 times the amount you withdraw still in solera

Question 34

Vinum Optimum Rare Signatum VROS

Answer 34

Very Old Rare Sherry Avg age of 30+ years Must still have 20 times the amount you withdraw still in solera

Question 35

Vinos con Indicadión de Edad

Answer 35

Sherry Wines with an Indication of Age Amontillado, Palo Cortado, Oloroso, PX Age designation of Solera systems 12 or 15 year old designations

Question 36

Añada

Answer 36

``` Vintage Sherry Amontillado, Oloroso, Palo Coratdo From single years harvest Aged oxidatively Not part of Solera system Barrels stoppered, sealed, and strictly monitored by Consejo ```

Question 37

DO Málaga

Answer 37

``` 3 noncontiguous regions Mediterranean Moderate rainfall 984-3,281 ft Limestone, clay, slate ```

Question 38

DO Málaga styles

Answer 38

Vino Dulce only | Moscatel and PX

Question 39

DO Sierras de Málaga

Answer 39

Dry, still wines

Question 40

DO Pasas de Màlaga

Answer 40

Raisins

Question 41

DO Montilla-Morilles

Answer 41

Mediterranean w continental influence Irregular rainfall 410-1,969 ft Albariza (Albero), ruedos (sand over clay)

Question 42

What is the name for Albariza in Montilla-Morilles?

Answer 42

Albero

Question 43

What is the soil other than Albero in Montilla-Morilles?

Answer 43

Ruedos (sand over clay)

Question 44

Primary wine of Montilla Morilles?

Answer 44

Pedro Ximénez | Straw mat dried, sweet wines primarily