Jerez-xeres-sherry do, Spain
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Cayteano del Pino Palo Cortado half bottle
Jerez-Xeres-Sherry DO,
Jerez-xeres-sherry do,
Spain,
nv
ℹ
Vintages in-store may vary for click & collect orders
Rare, complex & richly rewarding
palomino
20.5%
Tapas, Nuts & Olives
Description
Sherry is trending right now, discovered by a new generation of wine drinkers and embraced by the cocktail scene. Palo Cortado is the sherry world's great anomaly. It starts life ageing under flor yeast like a Fino, then the flor dies unexpectedly and the wine takes a different path, developing the depth and richness of an Oloroso while retaining some of the finesse of an Amontillado. This makes it a highly sought-after style, perfect for the table.
Cayetano del Pino is considered a leading specialist producer of fine and rare sherry styles from Jerez. Their Palo Cortado undergoes an average of eighteen years of ageing in a traditional solera. This half bottle is the ideal format for discovering the style.
Serve at 14°C with stews, mature hard cheeses or rich charcuterie.
Tasting Note
Rich and complex with intense notes of fruitcake, burnt citrus peel, wood spice and toasted walnuts. Round and silky-smooth on the palate with a long, nutty finish.