Andalusia is a region in Spain where sherry manzanilla, fino, amontillado, and oloroso are made. In other words, we can have a wine feast in Andalusia. Seriously, the region produces as much wine as any other cities in Europe. Only, we do not usually find them in gourmet restaurants because maybe they are meant to be drunk singly. I bet, that's the best way to enjoy their extraordinary taste.
Sherry is made by adding distilled
grape wine to ordinary wine prior the aging process. On the other hand, manzanilla and fino are younger sherries. They are crispier, lighter, and contains more acid. Lastly, the oloroso and amontillado are older sherries. They appear darker, mellower, but richer. Connoisseurs say they have nutty flavor and are sweeter.
I discovered such wines one time when I have been to the
city of Granada in Andalusia. Here, I learned of the famous names regarded as the best wines and winemakers in the region. One of which is the Ximenez regarded as dessert fortified sherry. It's texture resembles that of honey and is very delicious. There is also Montillas whose name is already famed during ancient times. It has large quantity of sugar that helps pack the alcohol thus alcohol is not included in its recipe.
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