Hidalgo Amontillado 'Napoleon' VORS 500ml

Producer Notes: According to traditional methods, our 50-year-old Amontillado is born of grape must of the Palomino fino variety, carefully cultivated in white albariza soils, highly prized for obtaining very fine musts of great quality. The grapes come from our own vineyards located in the Balbiana and Miraflores vineyards, considered the best in the Jerez region. Harvesting takes place at the beginning of September, when the grape reaches its perfect maturity, and it is the yolk must, obtained without exerting pressure on the grapes, the one destined for the elaboration of the Amontillado Viejo.

The alcoholic fermentation is carried out controlled at all times the temperature taking advantage of the natural yeasts of the vineyard. Once the fermentation is finished, the musts are fortified with wine alcohol up to 15%. Throughout six generations, in Bodegas Hidalgo - La Gitana SA, we have been selecting some boots of this wine of special quality. After so many years, the wine has obtained a deep concentration in aroma and flavor. Although originally intended for the private consumption of the Hidalgo family, limited supplies have been bottled for sale.

"The NV Amontillado Napoleon VORS is Palomino Fino aged for over 30 years in a solera system, but it's believed to be closer to 40 years of age. Intense amber-colored, it has a subtle, elegant nose pointing at its Manzanilla origin, with hints of beeswax, marmalade and hazelnuts, lifted by a touch of varnish. The medium-bodied palate shows great intensity and delineation, great balance and complexity, long and elegant. 1,000 half-liter bottles are filled each year. Drink 2013-2020." 94 Points, Luis Gutierrez, The Wine Advocate

Country: Spain
Producer: Bodegas Hidalgo
Region: Jerez