MundoVino Portfolio Book

About Palo Cortados: The rare Palo Cortado develops when a Fino suddenly loses its flor, exposing it to abrupt oxidation (as opposed to an Amontillado, which loses its flor gradually). When a cellar master notices this, he draws a hatch through the line originally marking the barrel as a Fino, hence the name “Palo Cortado,” or “Cut Stick.” The resulting wine combines the rich body and color of an Oloroso with the delicate bouquet of a Fino. These Sherries are greatly prized, and only one to two percent of Sherry naturally becomes a Palo Cortado. Gobernador Oloroso Made from 100 percent Palomino, this wine is mahogany in color with elegant aromas of walnut and toast resulting from a lengthy oak aging. On the palate it is generous yet dry, with lots of body and a lingering finish. N|V : 92 WS, 94 W&S

Villapanés Especial Oloroso This 100 percent Palomino Sherry is from a special old solera in the Hidalgo bodega. Its exceptional elegance results from very brief maturing under flor before it was exposed to oxidation. The final wine is dark mahogany in color with shades of red and fresh aromas of walnuts and spice. It’s full-bodied on the palate with a complex finish. N|V : 91 WA, WS, W&S

About Olorosos: Oloroso Sherry is fortified to around 18 percent ABV so that no flor can develop. Therefore the wine ages by oxidation, picking up notes of caramel, coffee, toffee, and almond. The darker Oloroso, which means “fragrant,” demonstrates spicy, walnut tones and a smooth mouthfeel. Final ABV ranges from 17 percent to 22 percent. Morenita Cream Sherry Morenita, which translates as “little brunette,” is also the local name for this sweet, amber-colored Sherry. It is made in the traditional method of adding juice from dried Pedro Ximénez grapes to an Oloroso, resulting in a sweet yet complex Sherry. Featuring intense notes of dried fruits and chocolate, this wine is full- bodied yet refreshing with a delicate sweetness. Serve chilled or over ice. N|V : 91 WS, 90 “Best Buy” WE

Pedro Ximénez Sherry Sweet and almost syrupy in texture, this wine is made from 100 percent Pedro Ximénez grapes that were sun-dried immediately after harvest to concentrate the sugar levels and obtain a high-quality must. The resulting Sherry is dark, almost opaque in color, with aromas of toast and dried fruit. On the palate, it is dense, velvety, and sweet, with notes of raisins, figs and honey. N|V : 92 WS

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