Lustau Almacenista Manzanilla Sherry 50 cl 17%

Almacenista means stockholder - a small producer who ages sherry in their own casks without exporting it themselves. Lustau's Almacenista range rescues these hidden gems from obscurity and bottles them under its own name.

Expert's Description

Lustau Almacenista Manzanilla is a Manzanilla Sherry from Jerez, Spain, made from the Palomino Fino grape with an alcohol content of 17%. Manzanilla is a biologically aged sherry style produced exclusively in the coastal town of Sanlucar de Barrameda, where the humid sea climate encourages a thick flor yeast film on the wine's surface during ageing. This flor protects the wine from oxygen and gives Manzanilla its characteristic sharp, saline freshness. Lustau's Almacenista programme, launched in 1981, aims to rescue and bottle unique wines from small, family-run stockholders.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Sharp and saline on the nose, with notes of almonds and yeasty bread.

Palate

Dry and fresh on the palate with a lovely elegance and lightness.

Finish

The finish is short and clean, with a last salty hint.

Serving & Food Pairing

Serve chilled at 7-9°C in a small sherry glass. Enjoy as an aperitif or with tapas and olives.

Specifications

Name: Almacenista Manzanilla
Producer/Winery: Bodegas Lustau
Region/Country: Sanlucar de Barrameda, Jerez, Spain
Appellation/Classification: Manzanilla Sherry
Grape variety: Palomino Fino
ABV: 17%
Size: 50 CL
Serving temperature: 7-9°C
Glass type: Sherry glass

Flavour Profile

Dry · Saline · Light · Elegant

Did You Know?

Manzanilla can only be produced in Sanlucar de Barrameda - move the wine just a few kilometres away, and it loses its classification, because the flor yeast that creates the style only thrives in that specific place.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lustau Almacenista Manzanilla

What is an Almacenista sherry?

It is a sherry from a small, family-run stockholder that Lustau has sought out and bottled under its own Almacenista programme since 1981.

What defines Manzanilla?

It is a dry, light sherry style produced exclusively in Sanlucar de Barrameda under a protective flor yeast film.

How should Manzanilla be served?

Serve it chilled, preferably as an aperitif or with tapas and olives.

Why can Manzanilla only be made in one place?

The flor yeast that gives Manzanilla its style only thrives in the specific sea climate of Sanlucar de Barrameda.

How long can Manzanilla be kept after opening?

Like most biologically aged sherries, it should be drunk within a few days of opening to preserve its freshness.

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