San Rafael Medium Oloroso Sherry Half Bottle
Country: Spain Region: Jerez
Varietal: Palomino Fina, Pedro Ximenez Vintage: NV
Category: Sherry Style: Sweet
Producer: Bodegas Barbadillo
Description:
Founded in 1821 and famous for their Manzanilla, Antonio Barbadillo SA remains under family control today. Seventeen bodegas in prime position in Sanlúcar de Barrameda, with reserves of more than 45000 butts, enable Barbadillo to provide world markets with the highest quality Manzanilla and Sherries.
San Rafael is a VOS designated Sherry blended from old Oloroso and Pedro Ximenez soleras. The result is a harmonious combination of nuttiness combined with a very appealing medium-sweet palate with the PX adding that edge of acidity to ensure a fresh and long finish.
To produce the San Rafael Medium Oloroso, a slight hint of Pedro Ximénez has been added to a dry Oloroso to create what is known as “Amoroso”. This name does justice to the smoothness that it attains thanks to its long ageing process by means traditional “Clases” system. Thanks to its alcohol content and body this sherry can be served on the rocks.
Tasting Note:
Mahogany in colour with aromas of dried fruit, nuts, plums and raisins, against subtle background of noble oak. Syrupy and smooth on the palate. Long finish allowing a full appreciation of the elegant qualities of old oloroso.
