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WSET Level 2 Practice Question · Episode 61

L2 • Ep 61
WSET L2 Quiz

Which style of Sherry, produced in 'Jerez', Spain, is aged under a layer of yeast known as 'Flor', resulting in a very fresh profile with almond and herbal notes?

AOloroso
BFino
CPedro Ximénez (PX)
DMixes a large amount of water to lower the ABV below 5%.
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Which style of Sherry, produced in 'Jerez', Spain, is aged under a layer of yeast known as 'Flor', resulting in a very fresh profile with almond and herbal notes?

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Practice Question

Which style of Sherry, produced in 'Jerez', Spain, is aged under a layer of yeast known as 'Flor', resulting in a very fresh profile with almond and herbal notes?

  • A. Oloroso
  • B. Fino
  • C. Pedro Ximénez (PX)
  • D. Mixes a large amount of water to lower the ABV below 5%.

Answer & Explanation

Answer: B. Fino Explanation: Sherry is an art of maturation. Fino is aged under a protective layer of yeast called 'Flor', which prevents contact with air and maintains fresh aromas of almond, herbs, and apple (Biological Aging). Conversely, Oloroso is fortified to a higher alcohol level to kill the yeast and then aged in direct contact with air, gaining a brown color and notes of walnut and toffee (Oxidative Aging). Amontillado is an intermediate style that undergoes both types of aging.

Expert Exam Tip

[Trap]: Do not assume all Sherry is sweet. Fino, Oloroso, and Amontillado are traditionally 'Dry' wines. Only specific types like PX or sweetened blends are sweet. [Tip]: In the exam, link 'Biological aging/Flor' with Fino, and 'Oxidative aging/Brown' with Oloroso.