Gonzalez Byass Apostoles Palo Cortado 30 Year Old (37.5cl) 38cl
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Gonzalez Byass Apostoles Palo Cortado 30 Year Old (37.5cl)
Palo cortado sherry is a rare variety of sherry that starts its maturation under protective flor, destined to become a fino or amontillado.
But partway through the maturation it loses its veil of flor and begins oxidative ageing as an oloroso sherry would.
This combined maturation results in a wine with some of the richness of oloroso and some of the crispness of amontillado. As we mentioned, it is rare stuff; just 1 to 2% of the grapes pressed for sherry naturally develop into palo cortado.
Well worth a try.
Tasting Note by The Chaps at Master of Malt
Nose
Intense fruit, red grapes, maraschino cherries, prunes and sultanas, backed by a solid caramel wood note.
Palate
A lot of depth here, this is a full-flavoured sherry with that same fruit intensity we saw on the nose. Lots of dried fruit with light toffee sweetness and oak caramel.
Finish
Sweet, wooded and clear.
Overall
A harmonious and exceptionally well-balanced sherry.
