Appearance
Quite pale
for Amontillado, strawy- gold, young looking but with a little more depth than
a Manzanilla, legs.
Nose
Young,
slightly oxidised Manzanilla with slightly salty oily nutty rancio notes and still
hints of fruit which are very slightly raisiny, more like a wine from a
criadera than a solera. Unusual maybe, but yet has undeniable charm with slightly
strawy marine notes.
Palate
Smooth and
quite light and delicate with a gentle tang yet well rounded with a touch of
glycerine which gives a very slight sweet note, though the wine is dry. Those
oxidative notes are still there and start exerting their charm. It has the body
of an Amontillado though, just not the age we’re used to. There is nothing
wrong with that, of course, and it is refreshing to come across such a young
one, especially with its slightly rustic character.
Comments
An
interesting wine from this small family bodega in Sanlúcar’s Barrio Bajo. It is
different and it is good. It shows what oxidation smells and tastes like in the
early stages to anyone who doesn’t know and would be great in a tasting showing
the development of Manzanilla towards Amontillado. And it is fantastic with
various pâtés including olive ones.
Price
8 Euros ex bodega.
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