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| Overview |
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| Jerez, know as the land of Sherry, is located in southern Spain along the Mediterranean Sea. With 300 days of sunshine every year this region is playground for many tourist. |
| History |
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| Jerez has a very long history of viniculture dating back to 1100 BC. The region and its most famous product Sherry, derive from Arabic roots. It is uncertain as to where the original vines originated from but the most likely candidate is Persia. |
| Types of Grapes Grown |
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| Palomino - white Pedro Ximnez - white Moscatel Romano - red |
| Region Fun Facts |
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| Growing grapes since 1100 BC Known for producing Sherry Two main types of Sherry: Fino and AmontilladoThe region is 37,000 acres |