It was believed that it was even possible to reincarnate into the form of an animal or plant. Most modern, popular versions of reincarnation limit this never-ending process to the transmigration of the soul into human bodies. The concept of karma is closely associated with reincarnation. Karma is essentially the law of cause and effect. Those that profess belief in karma teach that the deeds (good or bad) of one's past lives affect this present life. Further, ones present deeds will have ramifications for future lives.
Sherry is a fortified wine made in the Jerez region of Spain. It is made by fortifying wine with brandy. The brandy is added after fermentation is complete (the sugars have been consumed by the yeast).
Next, amontillado is a type of sherry.. This term is an anglicized version of Jerez, the Spanish town from which this type of wine originates. Sherries are fortified wines,... An amontillado is a type of wine produced in Spain. The first thing that is significant about this is that the story is set in Italy and thus this wine would have been imported, making it substantially more expensive than readily available Italian wines. Next, amontillado is a type of sherry.