| Wine region | |
 Manzanilla – Sanlúcar de Barrameda DOP in theprovince of Cádiz in the region ofAndalusia | |
| Official name | D.O.P. Manzanilla-Sanlúcar de Barrameda[1] |
|---|---|
| Type | Denominación de Origen Protegida (DOP) |
| Year established | 1964 |
| Country | Spain |
| No. of vineyards | 6,989 hectares (17,270 acres) |
| No. of wineries | 12 for production of grapes, 23 for maturing of sherry[2] |
| Wine produced | 384,350 hectolitres |
| Comments | Data for 2016 / 2017 for Jerez-Xérès-Sherry and Manzanilla S.B. DOPs |
Manzanilla is a fortified wine similar tofinosherry made in the port ofSanlúcar de Barrameda, in theprovince of Cádiz,Andalusia (Spain), and is produced under the SpanishDenominación de Origen Protegida (DOP) of Manzanilla-Sanlúcar de Barrameda DOP. InSpanish, achamomileinfusion is called "manzanilla"—this wine gets its name because the wine's aroma is said to be reminiscent of such an infusion.
Manzanilla is manufactured using the same methods as a fino sherry and results in a very pale, dry wine. It is often described as having a savoury and salty flavour, believed to develop from the chalky soil near the sea estuary of theGuadalquivir river. Sanlúcar de Barrameda's cool temperatures and high humidity contribute to a higher yield offloryeast than inJerez orEl Puerto de Santa María. The thicker cap of flor better protects the wine from contact with the air, resulting in a fresher, more delicate flavour than a fino from Jerez. It is typically aged for three to five years in asolera, but some types may be aged longer.[3]
On 12 April 2012, the rules applicable to the sweet and fortified Denominations of OrigenMontilla-Moriles and Jerez-Xérès-Sherry were changed.[5][6]
The classification by sweetness is:
| Fortified wine type | Alcohol % ABV | Sugar content (grams per litre) |
|---|---|---|
| Fino | 15–17 | 0–5 |
| Manzanilla | 15–17 | 0–5 |
| Pale Cream | 15.5–22 | 45–115 |
The authorised grape varieties are the same as those ofJerez-Xérès-Sherry DOP:
Manzanilla is best served chilled at 7–10 °C (45–50 °F). In Spain it is often served with olives, almonds, or othertapas such asJamón serrano or seafood.
It is also popular in the cocktailRebujito.
Like fino, manzanilla is a delicate form of sherry and should be drunk within a year of bottling. Once opened it will immediately begin to deteriorate and should be drunk in one sitting for the best results. If necessary it can be stored, corked and refrigerated, for up to one week after opening.[7]
The 1875 French operaCarmen byGeorges Bizet features a well-known aria, 'Près des remparts de Séville', in which the titular character, after being detained, seduces the guard assigned to her into freeing her by promising that they will visit her friend's tavern where they will dance and drink manzanilla.
Part of a scene in chapter 4 of the 2018 movie Life Itself, where the character of Antonio Anderas offers the drink to one of his employees.
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