Sherry
Fortified wine
Sherry is a fortified wine from Jerez in southern Spain, made mostly from Palomino grapes and in styles from dry to very sweet. Flor yeast and oxidative ageing give each style its own character.
Also called: Sherry wine
- ABV range
- 15–22%
- US proof
- 30–44
- Calories (per oz)
- ~30
- Shelf life (opened)
- Up to 1 week for fino and manzanilla, up to 2 months for other styles
Popular drinks with Sherry
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Two ingredient drinks with Sherry
Substitutes for Sherry
| Substitute | Ratio | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Dry vermouth | 1:1 | Lighter and more herbal, with no nutty oxidised character. It is the closest swap for fino and manzanilla. |
| Madeira | 1:1 | Richer and more caramelised. Use it for oloroso or cream sherry. |
Types of Sherry
- Fino sherry
- Manzanilla – A fino from Sanlúcar de Barrameda with a saline, tangy edge.
- Amontillado – Aged under flor first, then oxidised. Nutty and dry.
- Oloroso – Aged without flor, so it oxidises. Rich, dry and nutty.
- Palo cortado – A rare style that starts as fino and ages like oloroso.
- Cream – A sweetened oloroso, usually a blend.
- Pedro Ximénez – Sun-dried grapes make a very sweet, dark, syrupy sherry.
Frequently asked questions about Sherry
Sherry is sipped as an aperitif or with food, and most styles are served chilled. Fino and manzanilla lose freshness once opened, while oxidised styles last longer.
The classic serve: Chilled in a small copita or wine glass, about 50 ml.
