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NV Hidalgo Amontillado Napoleon

Crafted from Palomino Fino grapes grown on the famed albariza soils of Sanlúcar de Barrameda. Aged initially as a Manzanilla under flor, then deliberately transitioned to oxidative ageing. Fortified to 17.5% ABV and aged further in American oak using the solera system for a total ageing of around 12 years. The nose reveals toasted hazelnuts and almonds, enriched by vanilla, mocha and dried fruit nuances. On the palate, it’s intensely nutty and dr…

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NV Bodegas Hidalgo-La Gitana Pasada Pastrana Manzanilla

…still family run, currently being overseen by the eighth generation of the Hidalgo family. Passing down from generation to generation, continuity and quality have always been the most important themes for the company, which uses only grapes from their own vineyards in Jérez Superior. A top notch Manzanilla made from grapes sourced solely from the Pastrana vineyard in Sanlúcar de Barrameda. This is a Pasada style, meaning this fortified white wine…

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2022 Josep Grau La Florens

This wine is a tribute to Florentina, Josep’s mother. The vineyards are located in Capçanes, Montsant DO. Vines from two plots aged between 75 and 100 years old. Grapes are hand-harvested. Once grapes are destemmed, they are transferred to a concrete tank of 5,200 litres for fermentation. After fermentation, the wine is pressed and transferred to an oval foudre made of Austrian oak from Stockinger for 12 months. Enticing aromas of raspberries, st…

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