Sherry
Sherry
Sherry (/ˈʃɛri/; Spanish: Jerez [xeˈɾeθ]) is a type of fortified wine made from white grapes that are grown near the city of Jerez de la Frontera in Andalusia, Spain.
Etymology
The word "Sherry" is an anglicization of Xeres (Jerez), the Spanish town where this type of wine originated. The Spanish term for Sherry, "Jerez," is derived from the Arabic name for the town, "Sherish."
Production
Sherry is produced in a variety of styles, ranging from dry, light versions such as Fino and Manzanilla, to darker and heavier versions known as Amontillado and Oloroso. The production process involves a unique and complex aging system known as the Solera system.
Health Benefits
Sherry has been associated with a range of health benefits, including improved heart health and longevity. It is rich in antioxidants, particularly a compound called Resveratrol, which has been linked to heart health.
Related Terms
- Fortified wine: A wine to which a distilled spirit, usually brandy, is added.
- Fino: The driest and palest of the traditional varieties of Sherry.
- Manzanilla: A variety of Fino Sherry made in the port of Sanlúcar de Barrameda.
- Amontillado: A variety of Sherry that is first aged under flor and then exposed to oxygen, producing a sherry that is darker than a Fino but lighter than an Oloroso.
- Oloroso: A variety of Sherry aged oxidatively for a longer time than a Fino or Amontillado, producing a darker and richer wine.
- Solera: A process for aging liquids such as wine, beer, vinegar, and brandy, by fractional blending.
- Resveratrol: A stilbenoid, a type of natural phenol, and a phytoalexin produced by several plants in response to injury or when the plant is under attack by pathogens.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Sherry
- Wikipedia's article - Sherry
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