How To Say Xérès

How To Say Xérès Overview

'Xérès' *(m) is the French word for 'sherry'. Sherry is a fortified wine, and has a protected status - only wines produced within a specified area of Spain are allowed to be called 'sherry' (jerez in Spanish). Please click on the link for more information about sherry.

You do pronounce the 's' at the end of xérès - this is an exception to normal French pronunciation rules.

The Italian word for 'sherry' is the same as the English.