(o-lo-ro'-so) A Sherry that has not been aged in the presence of "flor." Dry, like all Sherry when aging in a barrel, this is the Sherry that is often sweetened and sold as Cream Sherry.
A type of sweet sherry. Harveys Bristol Cream is the best known example of an Oloroso
(Oh-loe-roe-soe) - Spanish, literally "fragrant." One of the two broad categories of Sherry, the other being Fino (above). Olorosos are typically dark and full-bodied, in contrast with the light Fino; most are made sweet, but dry Oloroso (like the Emilio Lustau Don Nuño) can be a revelation.
Old style sherry. Usually very sweet.
Spanish] a type of sherry. Oloroso means fragrant in Spanish and this sherry has an intense bouquet.
A full, rich, aged dry or sweet sherry
A type of Spanish sherry, the casks of which are used for the maturation of whiskey.
(oh lo ro-so) a particular style of Sherry, used as a base for Cream Sherry
(Spain) A style of Sherry - rich and flavoursome, although it may be dry or sweet if Pedro Ximénez has been added. An Oloroso Sherry never developed the coating of flor which protects a Fino Sherry from oxidation and keeps it so pale and dry. The exposure to oxygen causes the wine to darken and develop rich, nutty flavours.
a darker, drier form of sherry, fuller bodied, nut colored and also excellent for a tipple before meals or to use in cooking.
A genoroso wine from Jerez, Spain, between 18 and 20 degrees of alcohol and with a perfume reminiscent of walnuts. Obtained by oxidized aging. Dark gold, wine-colored and plump.
Oloroso ('scented' in Spanish) is a variety of sherry aged longer than amontillado, producing a darker and richer wine.