⭐ Want to dive into the world of one of the most emblematic wines? Escola Enóphilo brings you the course Exploring Jerez / Sherry Wine, where you will be able to discover the incredible variety of styles, from the driest to the sweetest, and understand what distinguishes them in an unmissable guided tasting.
What you will find
🍷 Participate in a course on one of the most unique wine regions in the world
🍇 Understand what the flor veil is and how the Solera aging methods work
🥂 Taste and compare various styles, from Fino to Pedro Ximénez, in a guided tasting
🍽️ Discover how to serve and pair these wines at the table on any occasion
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General Info
📅 Date and time: November 4, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
⏳ Duration: 2 hours
📍 Location: Loja da Confraria do Vinho de Carcavelos, R. Cândido dos Reis 49, Oeiras
👤 Age: over 18
♿ Accessibility: space accessible to people with reduced mobility
❓ You can consult the frequently asked questions (FAQ) for this event here
Detailed Program
1 - Jerez wine and the Denomination of Origin 🍷
- The Jerez-Xérès-Sherry denomination of origin
- Brief history of Jerez wines
2 - Region, terroir and grape varieties 🌍
- The Jerez landmark
- The climate, soils and main grape varieties
- Vineyards and viticulture
3 - How is Jerez wine made? 🍂
- Vinification and fortification
- Biological aging
- Oxidative aging
4 - Main families and categories 🏷️
- Wine categories (dry, sweet, naturally sweet)
- Special categories (VOS, VORS)
5 - Wine service 🍾
- Glasses and temperatures
- Opening, decanting and conservation after opening
- Storage potential
6 - Tasting comments 🥂
- Fino / Manzanilla
- Amontillado
- Oloroso
- Cream
- Pedro Ximénez
Description
Fino, Manzanilla, Amontillado, Palo Cortado, Oloroso, Cream, Pedro Ximénez and Moscatel: few regions offer such a surprising variety as Jerez. In this course, the mission is to explore a unique territory, get to know the terroir, grape varieties and production methods that define its identity. From the flor veil to the Criaderas and Solera system, discover how biological and oxidative aging create such distinct profiles, and learn to distinguish, serve and pair each style at the table.
Get your tickets now for the Exploring Jerez / Sherry Wine course in Oeiras!
Escola Enóphilo course in partnership with Loja da Confraria do Vinho de Carcavelos.
