Brandy de Jerez – определенный вид бренди, It is made of sherry and has a unique production technology. As for geography, this type of drink is produced in Spain on the territory of the so-called "Sherry Triangle" (province of Cadiz). According to statistics, such brandy is the most popular Spanish alcoholic beverage. This country is in the first place in the world for its production.
Sour brandy differs from its "fellow"the fact that its production takes place in a strictly limited area. The production of sherry brandy is subject to strict rules, regulations and centuries-old traditions.
Manufacture of this drink provideslong exposure in special, made from American oak barrels. And in these barrels to brandy necessarily a couple of years must mature sherry wine. Depending on the storage capacity of the wine, the color of the brandy will change afterwards. If the barrels had a light sherry (Fino), then eventually the brandy will have a more light golden hue. If it was dark (Pedro Jimenez, Oloroso or Crim), then, respectively, the drink will turn into a deeper brown shade.
The volume of barrels is also strictly regulated and notshould exceed 500 liters. Unfair producers, deciding to save on production time, take barrels up to 1000 liters. Experts say that with this approach, sherry brandy loses significantly in taste. The taste of the finished product will not be so strong and saturated.
Как и все гениальное, испанский хересный бренди appeared purely by accident. The legend says that for unknown reasons a ship traveling from Holland refused to take on board a batch of wine distillate. Spanish winemakers, not knowing what to do, found empty barrels from under the sherry and poured the contents of the whole party there. After, as often happens, we completely forgot about what was done.
For several years there were barrels of sherry,filled with wine distillate, on the pier. One of the sailors decided to open them and try the contents. In the end, people got a true drink of the gods. Heresy brandy was tart, rich and strong. Wine spirit evaporated, leaving an elegant and pleasant taste.
The name of the brandy drink goes back to the 16thcentury and means "fire wine". Initially, the wine distillate was used only for making infusions or liquors. Later, the Spaniards immediately seized on the idea of producing an unusual drink and do not let it go until now, being leaders in this area of the wine industry.
For the production of wine, which subsequentlyIt is intended to become the best brandy in the world, the grape varieties Ayren or Palomino are used. Wine is launched into special distillation cubes, which work continuously. To get a quality drink you need alcohol, distilled in special units - alquitaras. As you know, a good brandy contains a minimum of 45 degrees of alcohol. But during production, high temperatures are used, and at the output a degree of alcohol is very high. In this connection, only the middle fraction is used for production.
After that, the alcohol level in the wine distillateis 70-90 percent. To obtain vintage exclusive options, the distillate is placed in oak barrels. In natural conditions, without the use of auxiliary resources, by simple evaporation, the percentage of alcohol in the future of brandy is reduced. Conventional brandy diluted with water, so that the rate was 44-45 degrees. Luxury drinks do not dilute anything. Just waiting for the alcohol content to fall naturally.
Только в Хересе используется не только уникальная technology, which produces sherry-brandy and other varieties, but also a special process of "growing" the drink. To create the ideal sherry brandy barrels are put in a special way: from below - a new crop, on top - more aged alcohol.
After "ripening" it is poured into bottles.In the process of overflowing into a container parts from several barrels are taken. This process is called "extraction". As a result, winemakers receive an amazing drink, consisting of several varieties of grapes of different harvest years.
It is important to note that the barrels are never devastatedcompletely. It takes only some of the product, and in return later, alcohol is added from the containers, in which the products obtained from the new crop are stored. This is called "rocio".
Sour brandy can belong to one of three main categories. Everything will depend on the time of exposure:
As professional winemakers say, amonga huge variety of varieties of this drink a person will always find the kind that will conquer it. Someone likes a light brandy, someone - dark. Someone prefers a sweetish taste, and some prefer a completely dry one. It is said that each species has its own unique taste and hue, depending on the barrel in which it was stored, and the time of exposure. It is advised to choose the Spanish brandy, reviews of which are extremely positive. People who know a lot will not advise a bad option.
Transparent glass of thin glass.Usually these glasses are also used for cognac. They are not too deep, but they are quite large in size. How much to pour into a glass? Pour should be so that when laying it on a table in a horizontal position, the drink does not pour.
Experts do not advise to immediately starttasting The drink should stand for a few minutes in the glass. Only after that he will fully share with you his exquisite aroma, taste and aftertaste.
Williams & Humbert. The company was founded in 1877. According to experts, it is considered the main authority in the production of this drink. Jerez brandy of this company has a smooth taste of vanilla.
Gonzalez Byass. The company was founded for more than one hundred and seventy years.ago. Tio Pepe is a brand of Jerez brandy, one of the most popular in the world. The company produces both young varieties used for the preparation of cocktails, and rich drinks with long exposure.
Sanchez Romate. The company began its work in 1781.This is the oldest company for the production of this drink. Thanks to the centuries-old experience in the production of the brandy of this company, they are distinguished by a rich, noble taste, amazing refined aroma and the highest quality.
Jerez brandy - a drink, as they say, onlover. Some people call blasphemy mixing it with something, others can not use it in its pure form. If you belong to the second category, then we offer a few simple recipes for cocktails with brandy.
