for Sherry styles Fino, Manzanilla, Manzanilla Pasada, Amontillado, Oloroso, Amoroso, Palo Cortado, Jerez Dulce
Sherry comes in different styles from dry to sweet and moderate alcohol (15%) to high alcohol (24%). Body levels also vary but most Sherries are relatively low in acid so savory foods, rather than acidic foods, are the best choice to pair.
Dry sherries (Fino, Manzanilla, dry Amontillado
Olives (salt brined), almonds, hazel nuts
Fig and olive tapenade on cream cheese
Calamari, Ham, Salami, Spanish Chorizo
smoked salmon, fish and chips, sushi, oysters, clams, mussels, soft shell crabs, shrimp in garlic
Off-dry Amontillado, Oloroso, Amoroso
Jamon iberico
Cheeses – Manchego, Cheddar, aged Comté or Gruyère, Mahon, Mature Gouda and Mimolette
Sautéed mushrooms, patés, smoked duck
Brie Toasts with Fig Jam and Thyme
Semi-Sweet Palo Cortado and Jerez Dulce
Carmel Bars
Apple Pie
Blue Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms with Grilled Onions
Cream/ Pale Cream Sherry, Pedro Ximenes
Pecan Pie
Salted Caramel Ice Cream