Ep 496: Sherry Refresh Part 2 - Oxidatively Aged Wines, Style Categories, Food Pairing, and Serving Ideas

<p>Sherry is a complex wine with lots of terroir, tradition, and winemaking possibilities. In <a href= "https://winefornormalpeople.libsyn.com/ep-495-sherry-part-1-history-terroir-and-biologically-aged-wines" target="_blank" rel="noopener">episode 495</a>, we go over the stats on the region, the history, the terroir, and details on winemaking, including the solera system. We then describe the biologically aged wines – Fino and Manzanilla. </p> <p> </p> <p>This show is a continuation of episode 495 but after listening to the show I did with MC Ice, I realized it was too meandering, so I recorded this version on my own.</p> <p> </p> <p>This second part of the Sherry refresh has many aspects to it, and I do my best to be as clear as possible with it all. Here are the topics we cover:</p> <ul> <li>First, I give a 5 minute review of Sherry winemaking.</li> <li>I explain, anew, the biological aging process and then explain the Oxidative aging process of Olorosos and other wines</li> <li>I explain, in greater detail, the “in between” styles – Amontillado and Palo Cortado, which have been made by a combination of biological and oxidative aging but are slightly different</li> </ul> <p style="text-align: center;"><img src= "https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/show/45638/Types_of_sherry.png" alt="" width="500" height="238" /></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style= "font-size: 8pt;">Photo: </span><span style= "font-size: 8pt;">Different types of Sherry. Source: <a href= "https://www.sherry.wine" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Vinos de Jerez</a><br /> <br /></span></strong></p> <p>I talk about the three categories of Sherry styles:</p> <ul> <li><strong>Vinos Generosos:</strong> the dry styles of Sherry – Fino, Manzanilla, Amontillado, Palo Cortado, Oloroso</li> <li><strong>Vino dolces Naturales:</strong> Pedro Ximénez, Moscatel</li> <li><strong>Vinos Generosos de Licor:</strong> Pale Cream, Medium, Cream Sherries</li> </ul> <p>I discuss the aging categories, which have been effect since 2000:</p> <ul> <li><stron