Saturday, 11 April 2015

Classic Oloroso 18%, Bodegas Rey Fernando de Castilla

Appearance
Deep Brown mahogany with reddish coppery tints through yellow to slightest trace green at the rim, slow legs.
Nose
Forthcoming and deep with savoury walnut notes – even a trace of Marmite - and background hints of wood. There is a certain note of raisiny sweetness and the 18% is noticeable along with traces of autumn leaves. It is a serious full-bodied wine with some age, very Oloroso.
Palate
Full, quite big, assertive, yet smooth. Dry and mouthfilling with slightly dank damp barrel and deep walnut flavours along with a very savoury oxidative character. It has a gentle refreshing acidity, good balance and length.
Comments
A very good wine, benchmark Oloroso yet with its own style. The Classic rang is the bodega’s entry level at about 8 years old, but as such better than many.
Price
£12,95 from Drinkmonger, UK agents Boutinot




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