What are the differences between the two most famous fortified wines, Sherry wine and Port wine?
Wine tasting comparing Sherry and Port diferencias jerez y oporto

Sherry or Port wine? To understand the differences between Spanish Sherry wine and Portuguese Port wine firstly, we’re going to discuss a little bit about the origin of Port and then we can start comparing the process, ageing, grapes and other factors that make Sherry and Port different. Read more about how sherry is produced […]

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What is Iberian ham? All you need to know
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What makes the Iberian pig so special? What is Iberian ham? First we have to understand where the ham comes from. The Iberian pig originated from a rare endemic breed of Portugal and Spain, which originated from the Mediterranean wild boar. They can be either acorn fed in the wild or grain fed. Most Iberian […]

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Best Andalusian food, Spain
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10 Best Andalusian food you have to try While on holiday in Spain, you have to try the food in Andalusia! With its stunning beaches, perfect climate and rich culture, Andalusia, is one of the best places to visit! Below you will find my list with the best Andalusian food. Spain is one of the […]

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Visiting the Almadraba blefin Tuna festival 2024 in Cadiz province

 Almadraba bluefin tuna Festival throughout Cadiz  The gastronomical Almadraba bluefin tuna festival in Cadiz is a unique experience. They take place between May and June of each year. If you’re in one of the coastal villages of Cadiz province, you will see the excitement first-hand. But many people may ask – why is tuna so […]

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Pairing Sherry wine with Food!
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How to pair wine with each food category? Pairing sherry wine with food is easier than people believe. The first thing you have to learn is a saying used in Spain, “If it swims use Fino/Manzanilla, if it flies Amontillado, and if it runs Oloroso.” By knowing this we can make a big assumption to […]

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Types sherry wine, from very dry to very sweet!!
what is sherry wine and how many types of sherry wine are from dry fino to sweet PX

How are the different types of sherry wine made I will start by explaining the production of the most common Spanish sherry wine, dry sherry produced with the Palomino grape base wine. To make it simple, the differences between the types of sherry wine is in the ageing, “biological” or “oxidative”, and the grape juice.  […]

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