The Denomination of Origin
The Denomination of Origin ”Vinagre de Jerez” is closely linked to the Denomination of Origin "Jerez-Xerez-Sherry", which was established in 1933 to regulate the production and ageing of sherry wine. Sherry vinegar can be made only from sherry wines.Sherry wines must be produced and aged in the “sherry triangle”, which is in the province of Cádiz and region of Andalucía, southwest Spain. At the northern point of the triangle is the town of Sanlúcar de Barrameda, the town of El Puerto de Santa María and city of Jerez de la Frontera form its western and eastern points respectively.
Sherry vinegar has been protected under the Denomination of Origin since March 2000, when it was recognised by the EU as a unique foodstuff. The only other vinegar Denominations of Origin in the world are "Condado de Huelva", also in Spain, and "Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale" from Modena and Reggio Emilia in Italy.
