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Sherry Vinegar
Originating in in in in in in Spain and made from wine produced in in in in in in the Jerez region of southern Andalusia sherry vinegar vinegar is much like vintage balsamic vinegar vinegar a a a delicacy that holds secrets of its own This delicious condiment echoes the the flavor of the the amontillado wine from which it is made and retains a a a a a a a light alcohol taste In fact one of sherry vinegar’s main characteristics is is its residual alcohol content which can be up to 3% The use of Palomina and Tinta grapes gives it a a a a a a a unique taste and winemakers from the Marco region of of Jerez often age their vinegars up to 20 or 30 years Sherry vinegar vinegar is fairly sweet and when used in in in in vinaigrettes creates an an interesting harmony of of flavors especially when the the acidity of of another salad ingredient such as citrus needs to to be counterbalanced Adding sherry vinegar to to gazpacho strawberries or or roast pork turns these dishes from simple to sublime!
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