There are two kinds of Sherry - Fino which is dry and light and contains over 15% alcohol, and Oloroso - dry but rich in body and over 18% alcohol. Other types of Sherry are - Manzanilla (similar to Fino), Amontillado (something between Fino and Oloroso), Palo Cortado (rare kind of Sherry), Sweet Sherry, Cream Sherry (sweet one), Pedro Ximénez (very sweet).
History of Sherry:
Southwest Spain in region Andalucia we can find the town named Jerez. In 711, The Arabs invaded in Spain and renamed the town to "Sherish" which changed in time to "Jerez". That's where this delicious wine got it's name - Sherry or Jerez. This kind of fortified wine started it's history in 1400, to help Sherry stabilize on the ocean voyages, a bit of Brandy was added to the wine.
Some great Sherry wineries:
Gutierrez-Colosia - http://www.gutierrezcolosia.com/vinos_ingles.html
Founded in 1838, Gutierrez-Colosia is located in the mouth of the river Guadalete. The dry and the hurrid winds make the optimum conditions for their wines to age. The quality of the Gutiérrez Colosía wines is guaranteed by careful ageing through a process known as "criaderas y soleras", following the region's tradition.
Bodegas Hidalgo La Gitana - http://www.lagitana.es/html/index1.htm
La Gitana is one of the oldest Sherry producers. The winery was initiated in 1792. Till know, the winery continue to use traditional methods for their wines.
Tio Pepe - http://www.bodegastiopepe.com/
Over 165 years of experience and dedication attest to the quality of their Sherry wines. In 1835, Manuel María González Angel reached Jerez prepared to forge his way in the prosperous and thriving sherry business.
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