Aged in partially-filled barrels, fully exposed to oxygen, oloroso begins with fortification to the degree that a layer of flor is unable to develop. As a result, over the course of its time in the solera, this wine grows more concentrated, taking on a darker hue while developing complexity and a deep savoriness, like balsamic, red meat, and roasted walnuts—and still bone dry.
Region
Jerez-Xérès-Sherry
Village
Jerez de la Frontera
Vineyards
Balbaína, Miraflores, and Trebujena
Grapes
100% palomino
Aging
A minimum of 15 years of oxidative aging in solera
Profile
Aromatic, with hazelnuts and spice, richly textured and savory on the palate
Filtration
Minimal
Vegan
Yes
SO2
None added
Service
Serve cool room temperature, around 65ºF, in a wine glass
ABV
19%
Pack Size
12x375mL