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Oloroso: oxidatively aged sherry

Jerez de la Frontera, Andalusia · Andalusian — Sherry & Wine

Treating it as a dessert wine — dry oloroso is bone dry and savoury. Confusing it with cream sherry (which is sweetened oloroso). Serving at room temperature — should be slightly below room temperature for the aromas to focus. Drinking without food — oloroso is food wine.

Common Questions

What are common mistakes when making Oloroso: oxidatively aged sherry?

Treating it as a dessert wine — dry oloroso is bone dry and savoury. Confusing it with cream sherry (which is sweetened oloroso). Serving at room temperature — should be slightly below room temperature for the aromas to focus. Drinking without food — oloroso is food wine.

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