Sherry Flashcards
What is the best soil in Jerez?
Albariza
What are Albariza soils classified as?
Jerez Superior
What is the principal grape variety used for sherry which is the sole planted in Albariza?
Palomino Fino
Apart from Palomino Fino, what are the two other grape varieties used in the production of sherry?
Pedro Ximénez and Moscatel
Where are the majority of PX grapes grown in?
D.O. Montilla-Moriles
What is the name of the process of drying PX grapes in the sun?
Asoleo
In which soil is Muscatel usually grown?
Arenas soil
What is the other soil used in Jerez beside Albariza and Arenas?
Barros
What is the name of the hot easterly wind and cool westerly wind?
Levante
Poniente
What does Levante do?
The wind serves to dry the grapes during ripening
What does Poniente do?
Allows the growth of flor in the bodegas
What is Primera yema?
The first pressed juice
What is mosto prensa?
The third pressed juice
