Old gold with a trace of amber creeping in, quite pale for a Palo Cortado, legs
Nose
Complex and interesting, traces of its Fino past, yeast and autolysis, trace oxidation, along with lots of nuts (mainly hazelnuts). A background hint of Oloroso-style apparent sweetness, hints of quince and almond.
Palate
Similar to nose, but tangy and a touch fuller, obvious Fino origins but also the oxidative Amontillado/Oloroso character but not in excess. On the light side but very tasty and stylish - and very long. Elegant. Delicious.
Comments
From a solera dated 1860, so bought in when the business was established in 1874. The wine is sealed with a driven cork, not the normal T-shaped stopper or screw cap. This is standard Hidalgo practice, and means, of course, that you can keep the wine for many years - if you can resist it!
Price
Around £30.00 + Not easy to find, but Selfridges have it, and possibly Harvey Nichols.
