Sherry is a fortified wine made from white grapes (mostly Palomino) that have been grown in the region of Jerez de la Frontera in Andalusia, Spain. The wines are produced in a range of styles, ranging from the very light Manzanilla through to the extremely sweet Pedro Ximenez. Aside from fortification, a key part of the production of Sherry is the use of a solera, for both blending and aging the wines.
As Sherry is a protected, registered name, producers in Australia who make Sherry-style wines use the term Apera.
