{"id":11797,"date":"2020-03-30T07:14:00","date_gmt":"2020-03-30T05:14:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/madridfoodtour.com\/?p=11797"},"modified":"2023-01-05T17:42:13","modified_gmt":"2023-01-05T17:42:13","slug":"sherry-bars-madrid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/dev.devourtours.com\/blog\/sherry-bars-madrid\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Sherry Bars in Madrid: 5 Spots for Fino, PX, Cream Sherries, & More"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n
This post was originally published on March 30, 2020 and was updated with new text and photos on January 5, 2023.<\/em><\/p>\r\n From wine connoisseurs and craft cocktail drinkers to curious wine drinkers, everyone is talking about sherry wines these days. It’s no wonder that so many curious travelers are looking to satiate their interest. And for those who haven\u2019t yet delved into the world of this fascinating Spanish wine<\/a>, there\u2019s no better place to do so than at one of the best sherry bars in Madrid. (Okay, maybe in a sherry wine bodega <\/em>in Jerez, but that\u2019s for another trip.)<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Sherry wine has made waves across the globe in recent years. From the wine lists at top restaurants to the ingredients used by sleek cocktail bars, it’s the southern Spanish wine that has the whole world talking.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Want to see what the big deal is? Head to one of the best sherry bars in Madrid to discover it for yourself.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n For those who, at the mention of sherry, imagine a syrupy sweet wine only consumed by an elder member of their family, some clarification is in order. Let’s start with the basics of what, exactly, sherry wine is.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Sherry is a style of fortified wines coming from the denominaci\u00f3n de origen<\/em> (protected geographic region) of Jerez. Located in the southwest of Spain in the province of Cadiz, this region boasts thousands of years of winemaking history. It’s all thanks to the Phoenicians, who brought the first grapes to Iberia roughly 3,000 years ago.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n To earn sherry status, the wine must come from one of the three towns in the “sherry triangle.” Those are El Puerto de Santa Mar\u00eda, Jerez de la Frontera, and Sanl\u00facar de Barrameda.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n And so we could wax poetic for ages about all the subtle differences between a manzanilla and a fino, or how to pair which fish with which sherry. But the key is simply experiencing sherry wines for yourself.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Though we’re some 450 kilometers away from the Jerez region, a small community of chefs, bartenders, and restaurateurs in Madrid are serving this uniquely Spanish wine to those of us who are sherry obsessed. Here are some of the best sherry bars in Madrid to learn for yourself why we love it so much.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Originally opened in 1922, La Venencia (Calle de Echegaray, 7<\/em>) <\/span>\u00a0is no secret, but we’d be remiss to leave off the list.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n This popular tavern in Huertas hasn’t changed much since its doors opened nearly 100 years ago. The wait staff note your order in chalk on the bar, don\u2019t allow any tipping, only serve sherry, and prohibit guests from taking photographs inside.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Glasses of sherry vary in price from \u20ac1.90 to \u20ac2.50, with the option of ordering half bottles or bottles as well for less than \u20ac15. Each glass comes with a free tapa (chips, olives, or peanuts, depending on the sherry you order). There is also a great range of classic raciones:<\/em> from charcuterie and cheese to anchovies and mojama<\/em>, a salt-cured tuna that goes marvelously with fino.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n La Venencia is a great place to learn about the different styles of sherry in a historic setting – and with very reasonable prices, to boot!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Run by brothers David and Mario Villal\u00f3n, Angelita<\/a> kills two birds with one stone.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Upstairs, you have the simple and chic restaurant serving modern takes on Spanish classics. Think oxtail cannelloni topped with sherry wine-hollandaise sauce and wild foraged mushrooms, oftentimes utilizing ingredients from their parent\u2019s farm in Zamora. Meanwhile, downstairs you have the American-style bar serving fantastic cocktails.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n The wine list is extensive\u2014naturally with an incredible selection of sherries\u2014while the cocktail bar downstairs incorporates sherry into several of their cocktails. The custom cheese plates are incredible, and the sommeliers are happy to answer any questions while you’re on your path to falling in love with sherry.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Although technically a wine shop<\/a>, Madrid & Darracott<\/a> also offers wine tastings<\/a> several times a week. It opened in 2019 and is run by previous Devour Madrid guide Luke Darracott<\/a>, whose contagious love for sherry will rub off on everyone he meets.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Luke has an entire section of the shop dedicated to sherry. He’s more than happy to explain each wine and help buyers choose the perfect sherry wine to drink while on vacation in Madrid, or to take back home with you to convert your friends.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n In 2016, the owners of the classic Malasa\u00f1a establishment Bodega de la Ardosa acquired the space next door. Their goal: to bring it back to its original glory as a bar specializing in sherries.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
What is Sherry Wine?<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Top 5 Sherry Bars in Madrid<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
La Venencia<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Angelita<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Madrid & Darracott<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Casa Baranda<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n