1955 The U K B G Guide to Drinks (2nd edition revised)

SHERRY

Of the commercial types of sherry,these are asfoUows; Manzanilla.—A very light and dry wine. Consumed locally with Manzanilla ohves. A pecuUar taste. Fino.—Very pale and dry, with a fine bouquet. Amontillado.—Similar to a Fino,but with more"body The name is taken from Montilla, a wine it is said to be a copy of. Montilla.—Not reaUy a Sherry in the strict sense of the term. Montilla wine is a hght dry wine from the Montilla district. Between a Fino and an Amontillado. Vino de Pasto.—A medium dry, pale wine, with a nutty flavour. Its name means"wine of the repast" or "wine of the meal". Golden.—^An English name given to a sweetish, golden coloured sherry. Oloroso.—A full-bodied wine, sweetish, smooth and nutty to taste. Amoroso.—An English commercial name, full-bodied and rather sweeter than Oloroso. Brown or East India.—A dark sherry, rich and sweet. The original East India Sherry was said to have been a wine that had improved with a long sea trip. The wine is all fortified up to shipping strength which is about 36° Sikes. This enables it to travel better and keep longer. Other Spanish Wines are: Malaga.—This is a sweet, rich wine from the province of Eastern Andalusia, and is a blend of old and young wine and Vino de Color. The best known Malaga is known as Lagrima made from the Muscatelle grape. All Malaga wine is shipped through the port of Malaga. Rioja.—^The best"Table Wine"of Spain. Mostly red, it comes from the province of Aragon. Tarragona.—From the province of Catalonia,named after the town of Tarragona. These are the best red wines dark in colour and fortified with Brandy. Really a copy of Port. 213