SHERRY - Styles of Sherry - Sherries with indication of age
3 important questions on SHERRY - Styles of Sherry - Sherries with indication of age
Which sherries have an indication of age and which age
- VOS
- =Vinum Optimum Signatum
- =Very Old Sherry
- average age 20 years or more
- VORS
- =Vinum Optimum Rare Signatum
- =Very Old Rare Sherry
- average age 30 years or more
- 12- and 15- year-old-sherries
- slightly lower average age
What does VOS and VORS sherry means and what are the regulations
- VOS
- =Vinum Optimum Signatum
- =Very Old Sherry
- average age 20 years or more
- VORS
- =Vinum Optimum Rare Signatum
- =Very Old Rare Sherry
- average age 30 years or more
- Each batch released from the bodegas is
- assessed for typicity by a tasting panel
- sent for laboratory analysis
- Little sweetening is allowed (usually PX) agains astringency
- Only Amontillado - Palo Cortado - Oloroso - PX allowed
- Very small quantities
- very good/outstanding
- premium/super premium prices
What are the laws for 12- and 15-year old sherries
- Must undergo at tasting and laboratory analysis
- but only on yearly base (not, as VOS and VORS, for every batch)
- As VOS and VORS > only Amontillado, Palo Cortado, Oloroso and PX
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