Sherry or Jerez wine comes from the southern region of Cádiz in Spain. It has been made there for centuries! Many of us simply think of it as a Christmas tipple which comes in either sweet or dry varieties.
In fact the range of sherry available is pretty extensive and it comes in a wonderful spectrum of colours that can be the palest yellow to the darkest mahogany.
Here is a simple guide to the main types of Sherry:
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The origins of Flamenco are unclear but it is generally considered that it originated in Andalucia and is a fusion of Gypsy, Moorish, Sephardic and Arabic music. Flamenco, however is more than the intricately formed musical patterns, it is an art form and the dancers, singers, guitarists and percussionists create a whole musical genre.
There are many different styles of this music, including “verdiales”, “malagueñas”, “rondeñas” and “jaberas”.
The variants of Flamenco are rich and diverse, however six artists stand out. Once you’ve heard all of these artists, you’ll have a good idea of what flamenco is all about !
