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One of the most outstanding wines of our country are those produced in the Marco de Jerez, the wines of Jerez have a unique flavor that characterizes them from any other in the world, not only for its raw material, but also for the way in which the wine is made in this region.
You may have often heard about the Marco de Jerez or the very famous sherry wines without understanding what specific region they refer to.
As you will see the Marco de Jerez is composed of the towns of Jerez del Frontera, Sanlúcar de Barrameda and El Puerto de Santa María and includes Chiclana, Chipiona, Puerta Real, Rota, Trebujena and Lebrija.
This region of our country preserves more than 3,000 years of winemaking tradition, making the Marco de Jerez an optimal place for winemaking, we have previously mentioned the fertility of their land and the type of soil q make their grapes, something exceptional.
But not only this makes Marco de Jerez such a special place, its time in the wine world has helped it to develop its own unique winemaking methods.
In addition, its privileged climatic conditions provide it with great variety in the cultivation of grapes: Palomino, from which dry wines are obtained, Pedro Ximénez and Moscatel, the latter two are used to produce much sweeter wines.
A wine that has shone with its own light, sherry has been the favorite drink of great figures in history, from Columbus to Shakespeare mentioned the quality of its flavor, being considered the best remedy by Fleming.
Marco de Jerez wines have been classified by the Regulatory Council of the Denomination of Origin as the oldest in Spain.
What certifies the quality of this drink in addition to the origin of these wines are immersed in their historical roots, allowing us to taste in every sip a bit of our tradition.
One of the things that make Marco de Jerez wines stand out the most is the way they are made, a mixture of tradition and science, the modern and the ancient fused to create a unique drink.
In general, Marco de Jerez wines can be divided into three categories: Generosos, Generosos de Licor and Dulces Naturales, depending of course on the characteristics, the process implemented for its elaboration and of course the aging process.
Undoubtedly the best way to enjoy the pleasure of sherry is with the ideal pairing.
I would certainly dare to affirm that there is no wine more versatile with almost any savory product than a fino, which is why it is no coincidence that chilled fino wine is the perfect accompaniment for tapas, although in reality sherry wines have infinite possibilities that go beyond the aperitif.
This combination that plays with the duality of an imposing history and the preservation of practices make the Marco de Jerez a place whose winemaking tradition makes Sherry a truly exceptional and unique wine.
In Bodegas de Andalucía we offer a wide selection for you to enjoy the best taste of sherry wines, a bit of our culture, in a glass, a land born to make wine.
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