Delegado Zuleta 'Montagudo' Palo Cortado 375ml
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Palo Cortado begins its life under flor, similar to fino or manzanilla, then ages oxidatively for the remainder of its 20 years. It exhibits the bright, dry nuttiness of fino—salty even—but is underpinned by deeper, more brooding rancio notes. It is dry, yet multi-dimensional.
100% Palomino variety. Initially this wine is subject to biological aging process, however, less than an Amontillado; it then undergoes oxidative aging. Aging takes place in American and French casks for about 12-14 years through "Criaderas & Solera" system.
Bright amber in color, displays powerful notes of nuts, highlighting especially almond and hazelnut, but there are also notes of walnut and coffee. Wood notes come through in the aroma. It is very dry and complex, it displays outstanding wide-ranging flavor and a lingering persistence. It's a bit smoother than Amontillado but not as rich & rounded as an Oloroso wine.
The Details
Variety - Palomino
Country - Spain
Region - Jerez
Extra - Cork
Year - NV - Solera
Volume - 375ml
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