Jerez Wine Region
The Andalusian region that produces Sherry and some of the world’s most distinctive fortified wines.
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Jerez lies in southern Spain and is the heartland of Sherry production. Its white albariza soils, warm climate, and aging traditions make it unlike almost any other wine region.
For beginners, Jerez is a key region because it teaches how soil, fortification, and aging methods combine to create styles from Fino to Oloroso.
At a glance
- Country: Spain
- Known for: Sherry
- Main grapes: Palomino, Pedro Ximénez, Moscatel
- Style: Fortified wines from very dry to sweet
- Good for: Learning biological and oxidative aging
Why it matters
Jerez is one of the world’s most distinctive wine regions and the center of Sherry.