solera
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A system for aging and blending drinks by mixing old and new batches
- noun
- /səˈlɛrə/
- Specialized
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solera
- Many sherries are produced using the solera system, which enhances their complexity and depth.
Examples
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Another vote for the right sherry comes from Nejaime. "Spanish solera sherries made with the Pedro Ximenez grape are less expensive than an eiswein.
Blog text (18) -
In a traditional solera, barrels are carefully maintained to ensure the quality of the aged liquid.
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They call the old wine the solera.
Fiction book (1990) -
The solera method allows winemakers to blend older and newer wines for a richer flavor.
Surface Forms
Etymology
Solera comes from the Spanish word suelo, which means 'floor' or 'ground'. The system puts barrels in rows with the oldest on the bottom 'floor', and makers take small amounts from those barrels to mix with younger ones, so the flavors blend over time. That's why solera refers to a method for aging and mixing liquids.