Fino Sherry - Apera Sherry Wine (2024)

FAQs

What is the difference between Apera and sherry? ›

Sherry is a fortified wine made from white grapes grown near the town of Jerez, in Andalusia, Spain - an area known as the Sherry triangle. As of the end of 2010, Sherry produced here in Australia underwent a name change and become 'Apera'.

Fino is a dry white wine made from palomino grapes, which, as is the case with Manzanilla, is aged under a layer of yeasts which make up the veil of flor. It is stored and aged in American oak butts using the traditional solera y criaderas system in the bodegas of Jerez de la Frontera and El Puerto de Santa María.

Sherry is basically an aged white wine and contrary to what most people think, the majority of sherry is dry. Within the dry sherry category, there are two major styles: those that are biologically aged (under a layer of flor yeast – Fino type) and those that are oxidatively aged (in absence of flor – Oloroso type).

Sherry has long been a popular cooking ingredient, but it only lasts a few days after a bottle is opened. Sherry cooking wine, on the other hand, is preserved with salt to make it last longer. While its high sodium content discourages many from using it, cooking sherry can add a sweeter taste to a dish.

Is Apera the same as Sherry, you may ask? Apera is the new Australian name for dry sherry. The name Sherry is owned by the Spanish and the Port name is owned by the Portuguese, both are now under the control of the EU. Australia changed its name to Apera in 2010.

Once opened, store bottles with the cork firmly in place, and in the case of Finos and Manzanillas, keep always in the fridge. To fully appreciate the qualities of Sherry it is important to consume it within a reasonably short time.

It's easier and often better to serve sherry in a standard white wine glass. Pair drier sherries like Fino or Amontillado with savory meals. The drier, more savory tones of Fino, Manzanilla, Amontillado, and Oloroso work excellently to complement or cleanse the palate with an equally savory dish.

In accordance with the regulations of the Denomination of Origin "Jerez-Xérès-Sherry" there are three groups or families of Sherry wines: the "Dry Sherry Wines" (Generoso Vinos), the "Naturally Sweet Wines" (Vinos Dulces Naturales) and the "Sweet Sherry Wines" (Generoso de licor vinos).

How to Drink Sherry. Sherry can either be enjoyed neat or mixed into a co*cktail. If you plan on enjoying it straight, be sure to pay attention to the different styles, as they have vastly different flavor profiles. For something on the drier side, look for fino, manzanilla, amontillado or oloroso.

Is a glass of sherry a day good for you? ›

Sherry contains antioxidants that help control cholesterol levels, say scientists at the University of Seville. They claim to have shown that sherry, like red wine, contains antioxidants called polyphenols, which reduce the occurrence of heart disease.

All four types had the same effect. "As a general rule, moderate consumption of red wine exerts beneficial effects for health. In our research, the beneficial effects of red wine can be extended to sherry wines,"​ concluded Guerrero.

It's a relatively heavy cropper, producing large bunches of pale green grapes, which are harvested at a potential alcohol level of 11–12.5 degrees. The resulting base wines are crisp with a neutral character. It's the production process that transforms these into the compelling, diverse wines that sherry is known for.

"Cream" is the name of sweet sherry or sweet Cream apera in Australia is usually produced by blending a dry white wine like Oloroso style wine with naturally sweet Pedro Ximénez or grape juice concentrate.

Both Canadian and Australian winemakers now use the term Apera instead of sherry, while consumers still use the term sherry.

About this product. A sweet and refreshing Sherry to enjoy as an aperitif or have with dessert.

An apera can be elegant and dry or fruity and fragrant. An apera can even be muddled together with other liqueurs and syrups to be enjoyed as a seriously good wine co*cktail. The most enjoyable moment is simply deciding when it is apera o'clock.