Dry Sherry

Alcoholic Ingredient For CookingAllergen: AlcoholNot vegetarianNuttyOxidativeSalineDryCaramelYeasty

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories: 116
Protein (g): 0
Fat (g): 0
Carbs (g): 3.8
Fiber (g): —
Sodium (mg): 5

Values vary by style and ABV; fortified wines are typically more caloric than table wines.

Storage

Room temp: up to 365 days
Refrigerated: up to 30 days
Frozen: up to 0 days

Dry sherry is a fortified Spanish wine ranging from pale straw to amber. It delivers nutty, gently oxidized complexity with a subtle saline snap, and it holds flavor when heated for deglazing, reductions, and savory braises. Common retail styles include fino, manzanilla, amontillado, and dry oloroso.

Made in the Jerez region of Andalusia using solera aging, it spread globally through trade and became a staple in Spanish and British-influenced cooking. Production may involve flor aging or full oxidative maturation with fortification. Some bottlings are clarified with animal-derived fining agents, so suitability for strict vegetarians varies.