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Spain
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Spain trails only France and Italy in the amount of wine it produces, and its rich viticultural history predates them both, starting around 1100 BC when the wine-making Phoenicians established the trading post of Cádiz in what's now southwestern Spain. Carthaginian and Roman occupiers later expanded the trade in the country. Spanish geography plays an important role in the country's winemaking. Several of Spain's major rivers flow from a vast plateau in central Spain called the Meseta Central, carving out the valleys that harbor Spain's top wine regions. These rivers include the Ebro, which runs through Spain's famous Rioja wine region, and the Duero, which flows through the Ribera Del Duero region. Mountains also serve to protect many of these regions from rain and harsh weather coming off the surrounding coasts. There are at least 400 grapes planted in Spain, though about 80% of its wines come from a selection of about 20 grapes, the most important of which are Tempranillo, Garnacha (Grenache), Monastrell (Mourvèdre) and Albariño. |
Sherry
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Sherry is a fortified wine made from white grapes. While many countries produce this style of wine, the name “Sherry” is a protected term in most parts of the world, that can be used only for wines produced near the town of Jerez, in southern Spain, where it originated as early as the 13th century. By the 15th century, sherry (also known as “sack” in those days), enjoyed a reputation as one of Europe's finest wines. Sherry is similar to port in that brandy is added to the wine, but there are significant differences. Port is made primarily from red grapes, while sherry is made from white grapes, mostly Palomino. Brandy is added to ports before fermentation is complete so that not all the sugar is converted to alcohol; sherries are not fortified until after fermentation, so they are usually drier. And sherry is aged in a unique solera system, a series of barrels used to blend older and newer wines. New wine is added to the top barrels, and while no barrel is ever completely emptied, a portion from each level is transferred to the barrels below, with the finished wine removed from the bottom barrels. Sherry is produced in a number of styles, from pale and dry wines, such as Finos and Manzanillas, to sweet sherries made with Pedro Ximénez or Moscatel grapes that have been partially dried before fermenting. Other countries such as the US have started to produce sherry-type wines, though they must be labeled with a region of origin (e.g. “American sherry”). |
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Barbadillo Amaroso San Rafael Oloroso Dulce
750 ml.
Spain | Jerez | Jerez-Xérès-SherryItem #16848Limited inventory.
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Barbadillo Eva Cream
750 ml.
Spain | Jerez | Jerez-Xérès-SherryItem #13402Limited inventory.
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Hartley & Gibson’s Pedro Ximénez
750 ml.
Spain | Jerez | Jerez-Xérès-SherryItem #33012Limited inventory.
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Harveys Bristol Cream
1.0 L.
Spain | Jerez | Jerez-Xérès-SherryItem #55327Limited inventory.
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Harveys Bristol Cream
1.5 L.
Spain | Jerez | Jerez-Xérès-SherryItem #69096Limited inventory.
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Harveys Bristol Cream
750 ml.
Spain | Jerez | Jerez-Xérès-SherryItem #8045Limited inventory.
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Lustau Solera Reserva “Capataz Andrés” Deluxe Cream Sherry
750 ml.
Spain | Jerez | Jerez-Xérès-SherryItem #85589Limited inventory.
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Lustau Solera Reserva Dry Amontillado Sherry, Los Arcos
750 ml.
Spain | Jerez | Jerez-Xérès-SherryItem #16515Limited inventory.
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Pedro Romero Amontillado Medium Dry
750 ml.
Spain | Jerez | Jerez-Xérès-SherryItem #21482Limited inventory.
11 bottles or less in stock; we will confirm your order by email.
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