After a visit by Consejo control and
certification inspectors to rebel bodegas in Sanlúcar last week reports of misdeeds are
accumulating. It appears that some Manzanilleros have been using official
Consejo seals issued for garrafas on BIBs. The only permitted vessel for bulk
sale is the garrafa which comes in three capacities: 4, 8 and 16 litres, and
that capacity is printed on the official DO seal.
BIBs come
in different capacities: 5, 10 and 15 litres. So what one Manzanillero has allegedly
done is to crudely cross out the 15 litre capacity printed on the BIB and
attach an official garrafa sticker with the 16 litre capacity. The rebels have
already been denounced by the Consejo and Fedejerez and if proceedings are
brought by the Junta they stand to face fines of between 3,000 and 50,000
euros.
The Junta
vice president to whom the rebels had appealed for support met them last Friday,
but he merely asked for dialogue without getting down to the roots of the
problem. The Junta is the Consejo’s higher authority and should really
pronounce on the issue, but has so far failed to do so.
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| The 80th birthday cake presented at the event (foto:diariodejerez) |
Sherry, gastronomy and flamenco got together at the famous Madrid flamenco club
El Corral de la Morería the other night for the penultimate celebration the 80th
anniversary of the DO Jerez and establishment of the Consejo. Among those
invited were sommeliers, restaurateurs, wine journalists, distributors and
those behind the film El Misterio del Palo Cortado. A special tasting menu to
highlight the Sherries chosen for the 80th celebrations was greatly enjoyed,
and each pairing was accompanied by specially chosen flamenco.
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