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Don Zoilo Sherry Aperitif Pedro Ximenez 15 years 18% 750ml
$53.00
Definition: In EEC terms, Quality Liquor Wine Produced in a Specific Region, (VLCPRD, CE R1493/99); in Spain, fortified liquor wine with the Quality Demarcation Jerez – Xérès – Sherry and indication of age: 15 years of maturing and ageing. Very sweet.
Production: Grapes dried under the sun for 15 days in the drying yards. Must at high pressure in special presses, immediately fortified at 9º C. Decanting and filtering after the first cold treatment. It is then fortified again until it reaches 18 º C, after which it undergoes physical-chemical ageing in the Criaderas y Soleras system for a minimum of 15 years.
Tasting Notes: Mahogany-black. Characteristic Pedro Ximénez, raisin and fig nose. Low acidity, very sweet and with a long finish.
Suggestions for consumption: Magnificent dessert wine and excellent in mid-afternoon. Essential in stylish cuisine.
Don Zoilo Sherry Aperitif Amontillado 15 years 19% 750ml
$53.00
Definition: In EEC terms, Quality Liquor Wine Produced in a Specific Region, (VLCPRD, CE R1493/99); in Spain, fortified wine with the Quality Demarcation Jerez – Xérès – Sherry and indication of age: 15 years. Two ageing periods: biological ageing under a layer of yeast and physical-chemical ageing by oxidation. Natural amontillado.
Production: Bud musts from our best vineyards. Cold, still decanting, followed by fermentation at 22º C. Early filtering, classification by quality and then fortified at 15º with the best-distilled wines before going on to the racks. Put into the classical Jerez Criaderas y Soleras system of dynamic ageing in the 12th criadera, where the biological ageing takes place under a layer of yeast. Traditional oak casks, preferably American, with capacities of 30 and 36 @. Aged for at least 8 years, after which it is transferred to the 3rd criadera for an additional 7 years of natural ageing by oxidation until it reaches the solera. It is then removed for consumption.
Tasting notes: Brilliant hues of old gold and amber. Pungent, intense and complex on the nose, with a subtle note of the fino sherry it had once been and a hint of dried nuts and filberts. Dry, with excellent acidity; a long, full-bodied and elegant palate. A delightfully expressive and unforgettable finish.
Suggestions for consumption: An excellent aperitif and perfect with cheese, ham or seafood.An excellent aperitif and perfect with cheese, ham or seafood.
Don Zoilo Sherry Aperitif Oloroso 15 years 19% 750ml
$47.00
Definition: In EEC terms, Quality Liquor Wine Produced in a Specific Region, (VLCPRD, CE R1493/99); in Spain, fortified wine with the Quality Demarcation Jerez – Xérès – Sherry and indication of age: 15 years of maturing and ageing. Dry oloroso.
Production: Bud musts. Controlled fermentation at 28º C. Fortified with distilled wine alcohol at up to 19.5º. The Palomino enters the racks before entering the Criaderas y Soleras system for physical-chemical ageing through oxidation in oak casks. Aged for at least 15 years. A unique dry oloroso.
Tasting Notes: Bright amber. Intense aromas are characteristic of this type of wine and a hint of dried nuts and fruits. Dry, rich, and with smooth tannins, it is luscious and balanced. A long finish.
Suggestions for consumption : As an aperitif with mature cheese, at meals with red meats and even as an after-dinner drink.
Don Zoilo Sherry Aperitif Fino 15% 750ml
$43.00
Definition: In EEC terms, Quality Liquor Wine Produced in a Specific Region, (VLCPRD, CE R1493/99); in Spain, fortified wine with the Quality Demarcation Jerez – Xérès – Sherry, biologically aged under a layer of yeast.
Type of grape: Palomino.
Vineyards: Jerez Superior. Pago Añina y Carrascal.
Alcohol content: 15% Alc/vol.
Type of grape: Fino Sherry
Sugar content: Very dry, less than 1 gr. /l
Production: Bud musts from our best vineyards. Cold, still decanting, fermentation at 22º C. Early filtering, classified by quality and fortified at 15º with the best distilled wines sent to the traditional racks. Put into the classical Jerez Criaderas y Soleras system of dynamic ageing in the 9th criadera, where the biological ageing takes place under a layer of yeast. Traditional oak casks, preferably American, with a capacity of 30 and 36 @. Aged for at least 8 years, passing through the different criaderas until it reaches the solera, from which it is drawn out for consumption. Fino sherry, very mature, naturally pungent in the amontillado style.
Tasting notes: Brilliant hues of old gold. Sharply intense and complex aromas reminiscent of the yeast layer, with a note of almond. Very dry on the palate, with a perfect level of acidity. Full-bodied, assertive and elegant with a lingering finish. An extremely expressive and unforgettable wine.
Suggestions for consumption: Ideal as an aperitif with cheese, ham and seafood.