Southern Spain

Southern Spain

Sherry is the word when it comes to Southern Spain and it is undoubtedly the stellar drink to be produced in this region, also known as Andalucía, where history and tourism mingle so freely.

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    • Jerez
    Very delicate and dry. The nose is creamy with exotic almond notes which leads on to a tangy, nutty palate and a complex, refreshing finish. Read More
    • Origin
    • Spain
    • Jerez
    Very delicate and dry. The nose is creamy with exotic almond notes which leads on to a tangy, nutty palate and a complex, refreshing finish. Read More
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    • Origin
    • Spain
    • Jerez
    Pale and dry with plenty of character, this works well as an aperitif or with seafood. Read More
    • Origin
    • Spain
    • Jerez
    Pale and dry with plenty of character, this works well as an aperitif or with seafood. Read More
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    • Origin
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    • Jerez
    Amber in colour with a full, rich body and pronounced nutty aromas. Read More
    • Origin
    • Spain
    • Jerez
    Amber in colour with a full, rich body and pronounced nutty aromas. Read More
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    • Origin
    • Spain
    • Jerez
    Liquorice and raisins dominate the palate of this deliciously luscious and sweet Sherry. Be prepared for intense flavour that is well supported by a p... Read More
    • Origin
    • Spain
    • Jerez
    Liquorice and raisins dominate the palate of this deliciously luscious and sweet Sherry. Be prepared for intense flavour that is well supported by a p... Read More
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    • Origin
    • Spain
    • Jerez
    A rich and mellow medium-sweet sherry. Read More
    • Origin
    • Spain
    • Jerez
    A rich and mellow medium-sweet sherry. Read More
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    • Origin
    • Spain
    • Jerez
    With a mahogany colour, it shows intense and very complex aromas, with hints of dried grapes (raisins, dried figs, dried apricots), hardwood and caram... Read More
    • Origin
    • Spain
    • Jerez
    With a mahogany colour, it shows intense and very complex aromas, with hints of dried grapes (raisins, dried figs, dried apricots), hardwood and caram... Read More
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    • Origin
    • Spain
    • Jerez
    A fine, elegant, fresh and young fino with a nutty finish. Read More
    • Origin
    • Spain
    • Jerez
    A fine, elegant, fresh and young fino with a nutty finish. Read More
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    • Origin
    • Spain
    • Jerez
    Made using the method of sun-drying the grapes and full of the deep sweetness this method brings. Lots of typical Muscat flavour such as raisin and or... Read More
    • Origin
    • Spain
    • Jerez
    Made using the method of sun-drying the grapes and full of the deep sweetness this method brings. Lots of typical Muscat flavour such as raisin and or... Read More
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    • Origin
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    • Jerez
    Full-bodied and heart-warming with a delicate bouquet of raisins. Read More
    • Origin
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    • Jerez
    Full-bodied and heart-warming with a delicate bouquet of raisins. Read More
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    • Origin
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    • Jerez
    The oak aging brings great depth to the palate and this is what gives this a fantastic rich and nutty complexity. Velvety smooth and very elegant. Read More
    • Origin
    • Spain
    • Jerez
    The oak aging brings great depth to the palate and this is what gives this a fantastic rich and nutty complexity. Velvety smooth and very elegant. Read More
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    • Origin
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    • Jerez
    A sherry of incredible complexity and quality, the palate is full of tangy orange peel amongst a plethora of other flavour and a dry finish. Read More
    • Origin
    • Spain
    • Jerez
    A sherry of incredible complexity and quality, the palate is full of tangy orange peel amongst a plethora of other flavour and a dry finish. Read More
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    • Origin
    • Spain
    • Jerez
    Palo Cortado is a fairly rare style of sherry which sits in between Fino and Amontillado. It has all of the freshness of the Fino and the nutty comple... Read More
    • Origin
    • Spain
    • Jerez
    Palo Cortado is a fairly rare style of sherry which sits in between Fino and Amontillado. It has all of the freshness of the Fino and the nutty comple... Read More
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    • Origin
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    • Jerez
    It is clean and bright with an intense golden color. With a very intense nose and nuances of biological aging such as nuts and grains, this wine also ... Read More
    • Origin
    • Spain
    • Jerez
    It is clean and bright with an intense golden color. With a very intense nose and nuances of biological aging such as nuts and grains, this wine also ... Read More
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    • Origin
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    • Jerez
    Glossy dark mahogany colour, with strongly reminiscent aromas of raisins, also highlighting liquorice, coffee and other notes of drying. It is very so... Read More
    • Origin
    • Spain
    • Jerez
    Glossy dark mahogany colour, with strongly reminiscent aromas of raisins, also highlighting liquorice, coffee and other notes of drying. It is very so... Read More
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Background

The Spanish wine industry was born here, courtesy of the Phoenicians, and the Moors brought the secret of distillation that allowed Sherry to develop into the drink that it is.In recent years its reputation has been tarnished by an inexplicable fashion for ever sweeter, sicklier and inferior styles, but its true excellence always remained and is now firmly back in the market and awaiting rediscovery.

 

Styles of Wine

The recent style of Sherry, it would seem, has been creamy, cloying and sitting in the drinks cabinet from one Christmas to the next. Or else drunk by students as the cheapest means to an end. In actual fact it is a remarkably diverse and versatile drink.  Always fortified and naturally dry, with any sweetness added by blending after fermentation, fino and amontillado are the two classic styles. It is a complex drink and a chat with your wine merchant will be invaluable in unearthing the style you are after.

Key Grape Varieties

Southern Spain is white wine territory. In Jerez the Palomino grape is by far the most important, though Pedro Ximénez and Moscatel are also permitted. These are used in the other districts along with Muscat of Alexandria, Airén and Doradilla.

Climate and Topography

The climate can be very hot, but this is offset by cool, moist air coming off the Mediterranean. In combination with chalky soils this makes for very fine white wine territory. The prevailing condition affecting Málaga is the loss of vineyards to tourist and civic development.

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