Jerez produces dry and sweet fortified wines through biological and/or oxidative ageing in a solera system. Styles range from pale, saline Fino to deeply nutty Oloroso and intensely sweet Pedro Ximénez.
Location
Region
Andalusia
Protected status
Protection
DOP · DO
Wine profile
Typical focus
Fino, Amontillado
Varieties
Notable grapes
Palomino Fino, Pedro Ximénez, Moscatel
Identity and character
What defines Jerez-Xérès-Sherry / Jerez / Xérès / Sherry?
Jerez produces dry and sweet fortified wines through biological and/or oxidative ageing in a solera system. Styles range from pale, saline Fino to deeply nutty Oloroso and intensely sweet Pedro Ximénez.
Growing conditions
Climate
Warm, sunny conditions moderated in coastal zones by Atlantic or Mediterranean influence.
Place and soils
Landscape
White albariza soils, inland hills, coastal vineyards and high-elevation mountain sites.
Wine categories
Characteristic wine styles
- Fino
- Amontillado
- Oloroso
- Palo Cortado
- Pedro Ximénez and blended sweet wines
Varieties
Notable grapes
- Palomino Fino
- Pedro Ximénez
- Moscatel
At the table
Food pairing ideas
- Fried fish
- Jamón ibérico
- Olives and almonds
- Blue cheese
- Desserts