/soʊˈlɛərə/ SOH-leh-ruh

Definitions

1. noun

A system of aging wine or brandy in which older wines or brandies are added to younger ones, allowing the flavors to mature and blend.

“The winery used the solera system to create their signature aged brandy.”

2. noun

A type of storage system used in the production of sherry, where wine is transferred from one set of barrels to another, allowing the flavors to mature.

“The solera system in the sherry cellar was centuries old and still in use today.”

3. verb

To age or mature wine or brandy in a solera system.

“The vintner solera the wine to perfection, blending the flavors to create a unique taste.”