Bodegas Valdespino (500 ml) 'Cardenal' Palo Cortado VORS Sherry, Estate Macharnudo Alto, Jerez-Xeres-Sherry DO
Item Number: 19941
UPC: None
Country: Spain
Region: Andalucia
Sub Region: Cadiz
Appellation/AVA: Jerez-Xeres-Sherry DO
Estate Grown Wine: Yes
Vineyard Designation: Macharnudo
Grape(s): 100% Palomino Fino
Type: Wine - Sherry, Madeira & Port
Bottle Size: 500 ml
Pack: 6
Closure: T Top
Alc by Vol(%): 22
Soil Type: Albariza, white color, clay texture and high in calcium carbonate
Vine Age: 50 years old
Type of Aging: Biological (under flor) + Oxidative
Number of Casks: 7
Number of Levels: 4 Criaderas and 1 Solera
Average Age: Although this wine is categorized as V.O.R.S. (over 30 years old) it is over 50 years old.
Production Notes: The youngest criaderas are topped up with carefully selected 25-year-old wine from the Calle Ponce solera, a selection from the best casks of the solera of Viejo C.P. Palo Cortado.
Tasting Notes: Light mahogany with greenish tones. Rare, very complex aromas with nutty character and great mineral, balsamic hints. Great depth, minerality and a smoky, long aftertaste.