The category "Generosos" or dry sherries covers the vast majority of sherries produced. They are the oldest and best-known: manzanilla, fino, oloroso, amontillado, and palo cortado. They are all made using palomino grapes.
Manzanilla is a wine associated with Sanlúcar de Barrameda. It is aged exclusively in wineries located in this very humid coastal town, resulting in a slightly salty taste. It is usually light yellow in color and, due to its slight acidity, it produces a pleasant sensation of freshness on the palate, as well as a persistent and slightly bitter aftertaste.