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Where is Jerez-Xérès-Sherry wine from?
Jerez-Xérès-Sherry is a fortified wine from Jerez de la Frontera, in Andalusia, Spain. It is a DO wine made mainly from Palomino, Pedro Ximénez and Moscatel.
Jerez-Xérès-Sherry at a glance
| Classification | DO |
|---|---|
| Appellation | Jerez-Xérès-Sherry |
| Style | Fortified wine |
| Grapes | Palomino, Pedro Ximénez, Moscatel |
| Village or town | Jerez de la Frontera |
| Region | Andalusia |
| Country | Spain |
| Coordinates | 36.6817, -6.1378 |
Jerez-Xérès-Sherry
Jerez de la Frontera, Andalusia, Spain
DO
Spain's first official denominación, in 1933
- Appellation
- Jerez-Xérès-Sherry
- Grapes
- Palomino, Pedro Ximénez, Moscatel
Sherry comes from the triangle formed by Jerez de la Frontera, El Puerto de Santa María and Sanlúcar de Barrameda, on white chalky albariza soils. In 1933 Jerez became the first Spanish denominación to be officially recognised. The wines are aged in soleras, some under a layer of flor yeast.
Producers to know
- González Byass
- Lustau
- Valdespino
- Bodegas Tradición
Jerez-Xérès-Sherry: questions and answers
Where is Jerez-Xérès-Sherry wine from?
Jerez-Xérès-Sherry is a fortified wine from Jerez de la Frontera, in Andalusia, Spain. It is a DO wine made mainly from Palomino, Pedro Ximénez and Moscatel.
Which country is Jerez-Xérès-Sherry from?
Jerez-Xérès-Sherry is from Spain, in the Andalusia wine region.
What grape is Jerez-Xérès-Sherry made from?
Jerez-Xérès-Sherry is made mainly from Palomino, Pedro Ximénez and Moscatel.
Is Jerez-Xérès-Sherry a red or a white wine?
Jerez-Xérès-Sherry is a fortified wine.
Who are the best producers of Jerez-Xérès-Sherry?
Producers to know include González Byass, Lustau, Valdespino and Bodegas Tradición.
More wines from Andalusia
The Andalusia wine guide, with all 5 wines on a map →Sources: en.wikipedia.org
Last reviewed October 2026.