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Producer:  Emilio Lustau                                     

Region:  Jerez-Sherry-Manzanilla

Bottle :   75 cl                                                   

Grape Varieties:  Palomino Fino.

Type: Dry fortified wine.

Alcohol Content:  20 %

Serving Temperature:  15º

Production:  Aged for 12 years in the bodegas of Jerez, in American oak casks through the traditional method of “soleras and criaderas”.

Oloroso is a variety of Sherry made in a slightly more oxidized style than a fino or amontillado, producing a darker and richer wine, with alcohol levels between 18 –20º, olorosos are the most alcoholic sherries. Although naturally dry, they are often also sold in sweetened versions.

Emilio Lustau S.A. was founded in 1896,  today is one of the most well known producers of wines, brandies, vinegars from Jerez.  It offers a wide range of the best quality sherries, the range comprises more than forty wines originating from the three towns which make up the Sherry Triangle: Jerez de la Frontera, El Puerto de Santa María y Sanlúcar de Barrameda. Maintaining its ideas of combining tradition and innovation, has carved out the way to identifying Lustau with quality and prestige.

Tasting Notes:  Mahogany in colour, displays penetrating smoky aromas. Dry on the palate with intense walnuts and dark chocolate flavours. Intense and concentrated finish, lightened by a tangy acidity.

Notes:  Ideal as aperitif, with dry fruits and to accompany Osso Buco and other meats.