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Recommended places in my town (Jerez)
I would like to recommend a few places in Jerez where you can enjoy sampling (or tasting) all types of sherry wines as well as becoming acquainted with the rich Andalusian gastronomy. Today I want to start with one of the oldest "Tabancos", which are typical bars in Jerez similar to a small wine cellar, where people have been coming to enjoy wine for more than 70 years.
The wine is served directly from an oak barrel, and you can choose between three types of Sherry, Fino (Pale and dry), Amontillado (old, dry and superb wine), Oloroso (as its name implies, very aromatic, deep and round). You can order a dry, medium or sweet Oloroso. Other varieties such as Palo cortado, Pedro Ximénez among others are less well known. Every day , but particularly at the weekend, the cellar is packed with young people, and often you can hear the sound of Flamenco music drifting through the air.
During the Christmas season it is very typical in Jerez for people to sing "villancicos" (Christmas carols) in the streets and to light bonfires on the squares and dance around the fire.
In this "Tabanco" you can't have a complete meal, but you can eat a few small dishes (tapas) and then go to another bar and try out their specialities. That's a special way to have a meal in Spain and especially in Andalusía. The prices are reasonable, and you split the bill with your friends. We say that you pay for the company and not only for what you have eaten.
I like Amontillado. Thanks for talking about Andalusian food and wine culture! Love it!
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