Diez Merito 30 year old Victoria Regina Oloroso Sherry Bodegas y Viñedos Díez-Mérito Spain 50 cl 20%

When Díez-Mérito was founded in 2006, they inherited something rare: the entire stock from Diez Hermanos, a house with roots back to 1876. Victoria Regina Oloroso is the result of that legacy - 30 years in barrel, concentrated to the extreme.

Expert's Description

Diez Merito 30 Años Victoria Regina Oloroso is a Sherry from Jerez, Spain made from the Palomino grape, bottled at 20% ABV.

The sherry carries the VORS classification - Very Old Rare Sherry - which requires a minimum average age of 30 years in the solera system. Although Bodegas y Viñedos Díez-Mérito is a relatively young company, they're regarded among Jerez's top producers, partly because they took over the mature stock from Diez Hermanos Wineries, established in 1876. This edition of Victoria Regina Oloroso has scored 93 points from Robert Parker.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Very intense and powerful, with plenty of vanilla and nutty undertones.

Palate

Smooth and full, vigorous and lively, with a natural sweetness from the long oxidative ageing.

Finish

Long and warm, with a deep, mahogany-toned character.

Serving & Food Pairing

Serve at around 16°C in a sherry glass. The wine pairs with game, red meat, cured ham and well-aged cheeses.

Specifications

Name: Victoria Regina Oloroso VORS
Producer/Winery: Bodegas y Viñedos Díez-Mérito
Region/Country: Jerez, Spain
Appellation/Classification: Jerez-Xérès-Sherry DO, VORS (30 years)
Grape Variety(ies): Palomino
ABV: 20%
Size: 50 CL
Vegan: No
Serving Temperature: 16°C
Decanting Recommended: No
Glass Type: Sherry Glass
EAN No.: 8410051101502

Flavour Profile

Full-bodied · Nutty · Sweet · Complex

Investment Potential

Medium. The VORS classification guarantees a minimum age of 30 years, the house is regarded among Jerez's best, and this edition has scored 93 points from Robert Parker - factors that make the bottle interesting to collectors of older sherry.

Did You Know?

VORS stands for Very Old Rare Sherry and is one of the strictest classifications in the sherry world - only sherry with a documented average age of at least 30 years in the solera system can carry the designation.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Diez Merito 30 Años Victoria Regina Oloroso

What does the sherry taste like?

Vanilla and nutty tones on the nose, with a smooth, full and sweet palate.

What grape is the sherry made from?

Palomino, the classic sherry grape.

What does VORS mean?

Very Old Rare Sherry - a classification requiring a documented average age of at least 30 years.

What temperature should the sherry be served at?

Around 16°C, ideally in a sherry glass.

What food goes well with this sherry?

Game, red meat, cured ham and well-aged cheeses.

Is the sherry worth it?

The 30-year VORS classification, the house's reputation and 93 Parker points make it a serious sherry for collectors and enthusiasts.