Lustau East India Solers Cream Sherry 50 cl 20%

The name East India comes from an era when sherry casks were shipped to India and back - a long sea voyage that inadvertently gave the wine extra maturation and a deeper character, which bodegas have since tried to recreate on purpose.

Expert's Description

Lustau East India Solera Cream is a Cream Sherry from Jerez, Spain, made from Palomino Fino and Pedro Ximenez with an alcohol content of 20%. The style honours the historic practice where, in the 1700s and 1800s, sherry casks were sent by ship to the East Indies and back, exposing the wine to temperature swings that accelerated its maturation. East India Solera Cream is aged today according to the same philosophy at Bodegas Lustau, where a blend of Palomino Fino and Pedro Ximenez gives a creamy, elegant sherry with notably more depth than a regular Cream Sherry.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Full of nuts, raisins and a character reminiscent of creme brulee on the nose.

Palate

Creamy and elegant on the palate with a light sweetness.

Finish

The finish is soft and lingering.

Serving & Food Pairing

Serve at 12-14°C in a sherry glass. Enjoy as an aperitif or with aged cheeses and desserts.

Specifications

Name: East India Solera Cream
Producer/Winery: Bodegas Lustau
Region/Country: Jerez, Spain
Appellation/Classification: Cream Sherry
Grape variety: Palomino Fino, Pedro Ximenez
ABV: 20%
Size: 50 CL
EAN: 8412325002386
Serving temperature: 12-14°C
Glass type: Sherry glass

Flavour Profile

Creamy · Nutty · Sweet · Elegant

Did You Know?

The East India Sherry style arose because 18th-century trading ships discovered that sherry casks which had crossed the equator several times on long sea voyages tasted markedly better upon return than the casks that had stayed in Jerez.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lustau East India Solera Cream

What does East India Sherry mean?

The name comes from a historic practice where sherry casks were shipped to the East Indies and back, accelerating the wine's maturation.

Which grapes are used for East India Solera Cream?

The sherry is a blend of Palomino Fino and Pedro Ximenez.

What does this Cream Sherry taste like?

It is creamy and elegant, with nuts, raisins and a character reminiscent of creme brulee.

How should it be served?

It is best served at 12-14°C in a sherry glass, preferably as an aperitif or with cheeses and desserts.

What sets East India Cream apart from regular Cream Sherry?

It has notably more depth and complexity, inspired by the historic sea transport method.

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