Varieties
- Jerez Fino, made from grapes grown in the vineyards around Jerez and aged in the bodegas there, where the climate is hotter than those near the coast. The hotter summers cause Jerez Fino to develop a thinner layer of flor and thus a stronger flavour due to more exposure to the air.
- Puerto Fino, made around El Puerto de Santa María. The cooler climate near the sea results in a thicker layer of flor and a more acidic and delicate flavour than Jerez Fino.
- Manzanilla, made around Sanlúcar de Barrameda, where the climate is cooler than El Puerto de Santa María. Similar to the Puerto Fino, Manzanilla has a fresher and more delicate flavour than Jerez Fino.
Fino may also be produced in DO Montilla-Moriles. There the Fino along with the other sweet and fortified wines is made from the Pedro Ximénez grape as opposed to the Palomino grape used in Jerez.
Sweetened Fino is called Pale Cream Sherry .
On 12 April 2012, the rules applicable to the sweet and fortified Denominations of Origen Montilla-Moriles and Jerez-Xérès-Sherry were changed.
The classification by sweetness is:
| Fortified Wine Type | Alcohol % ABV | Sugar content (grams per litre) |
|---|---|---|
| Fino | 15-17 | 0–5 |
| Manzanilla | 15-17 | 0–5 |
| Pale Cream | 15.5-22 | 45–115 |
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