The character of sherry wines is the product of over 3000 years of history, with distinct marks left by the different cultures and civilisations that came into contact with it. From the very beginning when the Phoenicians brought the art of wine making to the Jerez region in 1100 BC, to the point distillation was introduced into the ageing process by the Arabs, to the 16th century when sherry became the wine that travelled the world… this long and complex history has added layers of meaning and refinement to this unique Spanish wine. This is why sherry is so versatile and capable of surprising people—in and of itself, it is a cultural product imbued with various colours, and accordingly it can speak to many people, no matter their background, personality, or life style.