Descrizione
History
Sir Alexander Williams and Arthur Humbert founded the company in 1877. Nowadays, the company is owned 50% by the Medina family and 50% by Royal Ahold of Netherlands. It has 21 buildings which are used to age wines through the Solera system, or to harvest grapes, coming entirely from its own vineyards.
Production method
Palomino, Pedro Ximénez or Moscatel grapes are used to produce Sherry. After fermentation, the base wine is fortified with alcohol up to 15-15.5%. The aging process takes place through the Solera system, where the younger wine is mixed with the older one. Sherry can be sweet (additioned with PX or Moscatel) or dry (fino, oloroso, amontillado) and must age for at least three years. The final result is a wine with a golden/amber colour, an intense and complex aroma, with notes of dried fruit and spices, and a unique and recognizable flavour.
Alcohol content
15%
Tasting notes
Antique golden color. The nose is intense and complex, with hints of withered flowers, nuts, dried herbs and almonds. On the palate it is full-bodied, elegant and rich in tertiary notes with a long persistence.
Usage
Perfect at the end of a meal or for meditation; also excellent for creating cocktails.
