Sherry is a fortified wine traditionally made in Spain’s Jerez region, with styles ranging from crisp and dry to rich and sweet. It can bring nutty, savory, or dried-fruit notes to dishes, while its texture is generally light and fluid, though sweeter varieties feel more rounded. Cooks around the world use it to deglaze pans and add depth to sauces, soups, marinades, seafood, and meat dishes. Its long association with Andalusian winemaking makes it a distinctive part of Spanish food culture.