Paleish, almost pure amber fading through yellow to a hint of green at the rim, legs.
Nose
Pungent and tangy, definite flor saline notes and slightest trace autolysis despite its age and sweet toasted almond and hazelnut too. The initial crispness gives way to the rounder nuttiness, very fresh, some maritime hints, could only come from Sanlucar. Zippy and very attractive.
Palate
Crisper and leaner than the Jerez equivalent, tangy, opens out on the palate just like an older and more concentrated Manzanilla pasada with the extra nuttiness from oxidation. Very long - and begging for food!
Comments
A classic old Amontillado from Sanlucar, you can still taste the Manzanilla. This lovely wine is over 20 years old, and could age for much longer. It would be great with Iberico pork...!
Price
I paid 19.43 Euros at the bodega, but in UK Borough Wines in London have it
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