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Brandy de Jerez laws |
- min 50% of the blend must be distilled to max 86% abv. - can use both pot and column stills. - maturation must be in Jerez region in Solera system (max 1000lt barrels from Sherry). - the category Holandes can use just pot stills. |
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what are the Brandy de Jerez categories? |
- Holandes max 70% abv - Aguardientes max 86% - Destilados min 86% |
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what are the grapes used for Brandy de Jerez? |
- Not required to use specific grape varieties. - 95% from Airen (low acidity, high alcohol). - grapes are grown mostly in La Mancha. |
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what are the Brandy de jerez ageing/labelling terms? |
- Solera: min 6 months - Solera Reserva: min 1 year - Solera Gran Reserva: min 3 years old |
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What is marc brandy? |
a Liquor obtained from fermenting the skins and pips after pressing the grapes. Similar to the process of Grappa. |
