Seville Travel Guide

Sherry Bodegas

Andalusia's chalky soil is ideal for the cultivation of the palomino grape, from which the world-famous sherry ( ) of the region is made. The main sites of sherry production in Andalusia are Jerez de la Frontera and Montilla, and these charming towns are home to plenty of self-proclaimed sherry connoisseurs, who will debate the quality of the sweet amber-coloured blends with the seriousness of appraising the finest French wines. An increasingly popular tourist activity for visitors to southern Spain is to tour the of the region, wineries with a history dating back to Roman times, and which specialise in the fermentation of palomino grapes and the production of sherry. Tasting tours of these are fun and informative, and - especially in the case of Jerez de la Frontera - can be combined with other great cultural sights, such as checking out a flamenco dance performance, or admiring beautiful Andalusian horses at a dressage event. A bottle of Andalusian sherry makes for a great Span