MundoVino Portfolio Book

Marqués de Rodil Especial Palo Cortado Made from 100 percent Palomino, Marqués de Rodil is the result of a long and extraordinary selection process. Developed in an extra-special solera dating back to 1860, this rare Sherry is a jewel. Bottled only if and when the Capataz feels it is ready, this is a true expression of the terroir inside the bodega. Beautiful amber in color, it has delicate aromas of toasted nuts and caramel that continue to unfold on its dry, refined palate. N/V: 91 WE, 93 W&S

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.

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