Jerez-Xérès-Sherry
Spain
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The Jerez wine region is located in the extreme south of the Iberian Peninsula in Spain’s Andalucía area. Only wines produced in the Jerez region in accordance with specific, traditional processes can be called Sherry. Situated between the Guadalquivir and Guadelete Rivers, the appellation’s terroir is known for its rolling hillsides made of chalky “albariza” soil and the proximity to the Atlantic Ocean and Sierra de Cádiz Mountains. The production, ageing and maturing of Sherry is subject to strict, geographical delimitations within the region. The wines are matured for long periods using traditional methods, including the dynamic “solera” system, resulting in an enormous variety of styles.
Region
7,000 hectares of growing area
People
2,000 growers
7 cooperatives
100 wineries
Production
65 million kilos produced annually
55 million bottles shipped
70% of wines exported, generating $106 million
Impact
1,500 winery jobs
2,000 growers
10,000 indirect jobs
570,000 tourist visitors to wineries (2019)
Primary Grape Varietals
Palomino
Moscatel
Pedro Ximénez
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