Sanlúcar de Barrameda sits where the river Guadalquivir meets the Atlantic, and the humid sea air gives the flor layer here particularly good conditions. The result is Manzanilla - Fino's saltier, more floral cousin.
Expert's Description
Lustau Manzanilla En Rama Sanlúcar 2024 Spring Release is a Sherry from Sanlúcar de Barrameda, Spain made from the Palomino grape, bottled at 15% ABV.
Manzanilla is a Fino matured specifically in the coastal town of Sanlúcar, where the high humidity from the Atlantic makes the flor layer grow especially thick. That gives a more delicate, saline style than Fino from Jerez. As part of Lustau's annual En Rama series, this sherry is bottled straight from the cask without fining or filtration, when the flor layer is at its thickest in spring.
Tasting Notes
Nose
Delicate and floral, with notes of salted almonds and camomile.
Palate
Light and saline, with a fresh, almost sea-air character.
Finish
Short and clean, with a touch of salt lingering.
Serving & Food Pairing
Serve well chilled at 7-9°C in a sherry glass. Manzanilla is made for shellfish, especially prawns and oysters, as well as tapas and salted almonds.
Specifications
Name: Manzanilla En Rama Sanlúcar 2024
Producer/Winery: Lustau
Region/Country: Sanlúcar de Barrameda, Spain
Appellation/Classification: Manzanilla-Sanlúcar de Barrameda DO
Grape Variety(ies): Palomino
ABV: 15%
Size: 50 CL
Vegan: No
Serving Temperature: 7-9°C
Decanting Recommended: No
Glass Type: Sherry Glass
Flavour Profile
Saline · Delicate · Floral · Light
Did You Know?
Manzanilla can only be called that if it's matured in Sanlúcar de Barrameda - move the exact same casks to Jerez and the wine changes character and has to be called something else.
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