Jerez
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Definition
Proper noun: - A city in southwestern Spain: Jerez is a city located in the Andalusia region of southwestern Spain. It is internationally renowned as a major center for the production and export of sherry, a fortified wine.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- We visited several bodegas in Jerez to learn about sherry production.
- The famous Jerez Horse Fair is a major cultural event in the city.
- True sherry comes from the "Sherry Triangle" region around Jerez de la Frontera.
Advanced Usage
- "Jerez de la Frontera": This is the full, official name of the city. "De la Frontera" ("of the Frontier") is a historical reference to its location on the former border between Christian and Moorish territories.
- The official name, Jerez de la Frontera, appears on many wine labels.
Variants and Related Words
- Sherry (noun): A fortified wine that originates from the Jerez region. The English word "sherry" is an anglicization of "Jerez".
- Sherry is produced using a unique aging system called the solera.
Synonyms
- Jerez de la Frontera: The full name of the city.
Noun
- a city in southwestern Spain that is famous for making sherry