Grapes: Palomino Fino

Region: Jerez, Spain

Soil Type: Albariza - chalky

Winemaking: As above really, fermentation of fairly bland acidic grapes then fortification with high volume grape spirit. The character comes from ageing the wine in the solera system. For commercial purposes Oloroso sherries are often sweetened with Pedro Ximenez ie cream sherry but not this one so you're left with a dry, (with just a few hints of sweetness) complex and nutty wine.

ABV: 20%

Tasting Note
Deep amber in colour with a complex nutty nose. Rich and concentrated on the palate with dried fruit, bitter chocolate, orange peel and a rich nutty finish. A great aperitif but could be matched with food - maybe a rich chicken dish or blue cheese. Serve at room temperature.

Cellaring
Ready to drink but you could keep for years (although it won't improve)

If you like this, why not try....ooh there are a whole host of other sherries you could dabble with, if you like drier styles try our Almancenista Range, or Papirusa Manzanilla from Sanlucar de Barrameda which has a bit more of a salty tang.