Sherry - Fino, Manzanilla, Oloroso, Pedro Ximénez & Co.

Alongside port wine, sherry is the best-known fortified wine. Fortified wines are fortified wines, i.e. wines that have been strengthened by the addition of brandy. The base wine for sherry is grown in Spain in the triangle of towns around Jerez de la Frontera, Sanlúcar de Barremeda and Puerto de Santa. The most important sherry grapes are Palomino and Pedro Ximenez. After vinification, the wine matures under strong air contact in the anada or solera process. Similar to port wine, there is also a wide variety of sherries, of which Fino, Manzanilla, Palo Cortado, Oloroso, Cream and Pale Cream are the most popular. While the dry sherry varieties are particularly suitable as an aperitif, sweet sherry can be enjoyed with dessert or coffee. Well-known sherry brands include Harveys, Fernando de Castilla, Osborne, Lustau, Tio Pepe and Sandeman.

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Williams & Humbert A Winter's Tale Sherry Amontillado, 0,75 L, 19,5%

Williams & Humbert A Winter's Tale Sherry Amontillado, 0.75 L, 19.5%

Content: 0.75 Liter (€17.00* / 1 Liter)

€12.75*

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Fernando de Castilla Sherry Palo Cortado Antique, 0,5 L, 20%

Fernando de Castilla Sherry Palo Cortado Antique The traditional house Rey Fernando de Castilla is located in the heart of the old town of Jerez de la Frontera. The bodega was founded in 1837 and continuously supplies high-quality sherries and brandies. But not only the bodega, but also the city can look back on a long tradition. Wine was produced here over 3000 years ago and the legendary sherry was invented. A very special and rare form of sherry is the Palo Cortado.The base wine for this sherry was originally intended for the production of Fino Sherry, but for some reason did not develop a natural flor layer. This means that it matures more quickly and is aromatically a cross between an elegant Amontillado and a rather strong Oloroso. Fernando de Castilla only bottles his best sherries under the Antique line. Definitely a sherry with rarity value!

Content: 0.5 Liter (€79.50* / 1 Liter)

€39.75*

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Fernando de Castilla Classic Sherry Amontillado Rare Old

Fernando de Castilla Sherry Amontillado Rare Old, 0,75 L, 17%

Fernando de Castilla Sherry Amontillado Rare Old In the heart of the traditional old town of Jerez de la Frontera, the Bodega Rey Fernando de Castilla has been producing sherry of the highest quality since 1837. Wine has been produced in Jerez for over 3,000 years. The city is not only one of the oldest wine-growing cities in Spain but also the place of origin of the legendary sherry. The anglicized form of the city's name gave the sherry its name.To produce Amontillado Sherry, normal Fino Sherry is first left to mature for several years in open wooden barrels. This creates a natural layer of yeast on the Fino Sherry, which protects the wine from excessive oxidation. The addition of brandy kills the layer of flor and the sherry then continues to mature under strong contact with air. This makes it darker and more aromatic.The bouquet of Fernando de Castilla Sherry Amontillado Rare Old is fresh and subtle and on the palate there are gentle hazelnut aromas. This sherry is a good introduction to the world of Amontillados.

Content: 0.75 Liter (€18.00* / 1 Liter)

€13.50*

Don Guido Sherry Solera Especial PX 20 Jahre 0,5L 18%

Don Guido Solera Especial 20YO Pedro Ximenez 0,5L 18%

Don Guido Sherry Solera Especial PX 20 years 0.5L 18% This extremely delicate Pedro Ximenez (PX) sherry is produced by Bodegas Williams & Humbert in the Andalusian city of Jerez de la Frontera. Jerez looks back on a wine-growing tradition that goes back over 3000 years and gave the legendary sherry its name.After the white PX grapes have been dried in the sun on the "Almijar" for 15 days, a large part of the water has evaporated through the thin skins of the grapes and the sugary, raisined grapes remain. These are pressed in special presses and the resulting must is immediately fortified to 9% vol.After a maturing period until the cold period, the wine is fortified again, this time to 18% vol., and then transferred to the traditional Solera system. Several rows of barrels are stacked on top of each other and only the wine is taken from the bottom row of barrels for bottling. The wine taken out is refilled from the row of barrels above and the upper row of barrels is always filled with the youngest wine. This results in an incredibly harmonious taste.Don Guido Sherry Solera Especial PX matures for over 20 years in the Solera barrels and is bottled as a black mahogany-colored, viscous sherry. It flows into the glass like honey and has a characteristic aroma of raisins, nuts, oranges and figs. The aftertaste is very long, intense and warming. Ideal with sweet desserts and dark chocolate.

Content: 0.5 Liter (€71.50* / 1 Liter)

€35.75*

Dos Cortados Solera Especial 20 YO Palo Cortado 0,5L 21,5%

Dos Cortados Solera Especial 20 years Palo Cortado 0.5L 21.5%

Content: 0.5 Liter (€63.00* / 1 Liter)

€31.50*

Williams & Humbert As You Like It Medium Sweet Sherry 0,5L 20,5%

Williams & Humbert As You Like It Medium Sweet Sherry 0.5L 20.5% Cultural asset from Spain Anyone who wants to delve into the world of sherry flavors should try to start with a product from home. Andalusia, or rather the area around Jerez, is known worldwide for high-quality (and sometimes really inexpensive!) wines and sherries. You should do a bit of reading beforehand, as there is a lot of variety. Medium, cream, Oloroso and Amontillado are just a few special types, so you have to find out for yourself which product you particularly like. The Bodega Williams & Humbert is known for its sweeter blends, all of which are matured using the special Solera process, in which different barrel vintages are repeatedly blended together. Amontillado Blend The Montillado sherry variant is a special maturation process. The addition of yeast cultures creates a foamy layer of flor yeast. This prevents the distillate from reacting with oxygen. After a certain time, the yeast cultures die off and the so-called 'oxidative maturation' begins. The result is a very dry sherry. 'Blend' in this case indicates that a large proportion of Amontillado is still contained in order to be clearly perceptible, but it has a more noticeable sweetness. As you like it This special bottling was already available in the 1970s, but after falling demand and a general decline in interest in expensive sherry, it was discontinued. It is all the more pleasing that an untouched Solera from those years has been preserved. Since this was dry Amontillado, the As you like it series was intended to commemorate an old custom. Back then, people liked to add a little sugar to the strong, old Amontillado to make it more palatable. This time, the new edition of As you like it is the blend described above.

Content: 0.5 Liter (€55.70* / 1 Liter)

€27.85*

Williams & Humbert Jalifa Solera Especial 30 Yo Amontillado 0,5L 20%

Williams & Humbert Jalifa Solera Especial 30 Years Amontillado 0.5L 20% Many special features characterize this collector's item: Solera Especial Collection Jalifa 30 Years Amontillado is another product in the Solera Especial Collection of the well-known Williams & Humbert Bodega from Andalusia. In addition to it, there are two other products in the series, the Palo Cortado Dos Cortados and the Pedro Ximenez Don Guido. All three have the additional designation VORS, which means that they are wines that are over 30 years old. Maturation This special bottling also requires a special type of grape. The Palomino grape variety from the Balbaina terroir in Las Conchas was chosen for this. The Amontillado sherry variant has undergone a special maturation process. First, it matures for several years covered in a foam-like layer made up of flor yeast. After a certain time, these yeast cultures die off and oxidative maturation sets in. The distillate is now exposed to the direct influence of oxygen. The taste The aromas are similar on both the nose and the palate, but complement each other with a few notes on both sides. The first impression is of fruit, caramel and roasted almonds. Notes of herbs, tobacco and nuts quickly join in. The Jalifa Amontillado also has a salty taste. The complexity of this VORS sherry becomes clear when vanilla, spices and oak notes are added. In the long finish, the nut aromas are much more present.

Content: 0.5 Liter (€93.90* / 1 Liter)

€46.95*

Williams & Humbert Canasta 20Yo Cream Sherry 0,5L 20%

Williams & Humbert Canasta 20 Years Cream Sherry 0.5L 20% Quality liqueur wine from Andalusia For the Canasta 20 Years Cream Sherry, a balanced blend of three grape varieties was chosen: Sobretablas, Palomino and Pedro Ximenez. Storage takes place according to Humbert & Williams in the Solera method, as well as in the Criaderas system in oak barrels. The corresponding aromas are created by the oxidation of the wood with the moisture and oxygen. Taste in the sample There are two well-known names for this type of sweet Oloroso Sherry: “Oloroso Dulce” or “Cream”, as is the case with this product. It is very gentle on the palate, velvety and warming due to the alcohol content. Aromas are clearly dried fruit and nuts, and a subtle association with raisins and browned sugar also spring to mind when tasting it. This cream sherry goes best with almost any kind of dessert, but if you like, you can also drink it neat. In that case, however, it should be well chilled or at least drunk with a little ice.

Content: 0.5 Liter (€69.00* / 1 Liter)

€34.50*

Williams & Humbert Dry Sack Medium Sweet Solera Especial 15 Yo 0,5L 20,5%

Williams & Humbert Dry Sack Medium Sweet Solera Especial 15 years 0.5L 20.5% Williams & Humbert Anyone who doesn't know the company yet will probably assume it's a British company because of the name. Although it has British origins, it is now a distillery in Jerez de la Frontera, Andalusia. As early as 1877, Sir Alexander Williams, a wine expert for sherry wines, and Arthur Humbert, a specialist in international relations at the time, dedicated themselves to the Williams & Humbert Bodega. They became known above all for their special storage and the resulting special quality. This is the solera process. Solera process The Dry Sack Medium Sweet Solera Especial 15 years is also a sherry that was produced using the solera process. The barrels are stacked in a pyramid shape, then a certain amount is taken from a barrel in the bottom row and filled into a barrel in the row above. This is continued until the top barrel, where the final product is then found. Products made using this process therefore always contain a mixture of short, medium and long-aged distillates. Dry Sack 15 Años Solera Especial Due to the long maturation of 15 years, this sherry is bursting with complexity and at the same time appears elegant and mature. Nuts and the aroma of dried fruit are clearly in focus, but accompanied by raisins and figs. Despite the significantly sweeter touch, it also has tart barrel notes. It is a sweet, 'medium sweet' sherry that goes particularly well with sweet desserts, chocolate or as an aperitif.

Content: 0.5 Liter (€55.90* / 1 Liter)

€27.95*

Williams & Humbert Sherry Lacave Oloroso 0,75L 18%

Williams & Humbert Sherry Lacave Oloroso 0.75L 18% Brandy or sherry? Basically, they are one and the same product. The small but very subtle difference that allows a brandy to be called sherry lies in its origin. If it is a sherry, it will always come from the province of Cadiz in Andalusia, specifically between the triangle of cities Jerez de la Frontera, Sanlucar de Barramenda and Puerto de Santa Maria. Only brandies produced here can officially bear this name. Another special feature of sherry is the grape variety used. Only three special varieties may be used for this: Palomino, Pedro Ximenez and Moscatel. Sherry Lacave Oloroso There is a crucial difference in the preparation of the Oloroso variant compared to, for example, the Fino variant. While the Fino has the so-called flor layer, a foam-like layer that forms during the fermentation process due to the added yeast and thus prevents contact with air, this is deliberately omitted from the strong Oloroso. The aim here is to allow oxidation with oxygen as much as possible in order to increase the formation of acid. Distinctive taste Sherry Lacave Oloroso surprisingly impresses with a finely balanced combination of softness and a youthful touch. The aroma is dominated by fruity dried fruit notes. A certain tartness comes from the walnuts. The two distinctive aromas are also retained in the taste, complemented by further fruity notes of apple.It is ideal for beginners, as the aftertaste is comparatively light and smooth and not too overwhelming.

Content: 0.75 Liter (€13.73* / 1 Liter)

€10.30*

Fernando de Castilla Sherry PX Antique, 0,5 L, 15%

Fernando de Castilla Sherry PX Antique La Frontera wine has been produced in the traditional Andalusian city of Jerez for over 3000 years. This makes it one of the oldest wine-producing cities in Spain. The city's most famous wine is probably the sherry named after it. A winery that has specialised in the production of high-quality sherries and brandies for over 150 years is the Bodega Rey Fernando de Castilla.This Pedro Ximénez (PX) Antique Sherry is the house's flagship product. Only the best products are bottled in the Antique line, and this PX definitely belongs to this category.To produce it, the grapes of the grape variety of the same name are dried under the heat of the Andalusian sun. Over time, the water evaporates through the thin-walled berry skins and the fruit sugar concentrates naturally. When the berries have reached the appearance of raisins, they are pressed and the resulting wine is bottled in wooden barrels. Here it matures for many years and develops an incredible variety of aromas. The PX runs almost black and honey-like into the glass and shows intense dried fruit, nut, vanilla and orange aromas.A really great product that screams chocolate. The aftertaste is so long and intense that you'll gladly pour yourself another glass.

Content: 0.5 Liter (€77.90* / 1 Liter)

€38.95*

Fernando de Castilla Sherry Oloroso Antique, 0,5 L, 20%

Fernando de Castilla Sherry Oloroso Antique The Andalusian city of Jerez de la Frontera can look back on a wine-growing tradition spanning over 3000 years. This makes it one of the oldest wine-growing cities in the world and is also the birthplace of sherry.The name of this speciality is derived from the anglicized form of the city's name. The traditional Bodega Rey Fernando de Castilla is located in the heart of the old town of Jerez. Sherry and brandy of the highest quality have been produced here for over 150 years.The base wine for the Oloroso sherry is fortified with brandy to approx. 18% after vinification. The high alcohol content means that the yeasts do not have a suitable breeding ground and no flor layer can form on the sherry. The direct contact with air means that the Oloroso matures more quickly and intensively, and the alcohol content also increases over the years through slow evaporation.Only the best sherries are bottled for the house's Antique collection, so this Oloroso is also something very special. The nose shows clear notes of maturity, which can be perceived on the palate as nut and orange aromas. The aftertaste is dry and very long. Ideal for fine chocolate!

Content: 0.5 Liter (€64.50* / 1 Liter)

€32.25*

Fernando de Castilla Sherry Amontillado Antique, 0,5 L, 19%

Fernando de Castilla Sherry Amontillado Antique Sherry has been produced in the Bodega Rey Fernando de Castilla since 1837. The traditional estate is located in the historic center of Jerez de la Frontera. Wine has been produced in Jerez for over 3000 years, making the city one of the oldest wine-producing cities in the world.During this long history, the city has experienced many ups and downs, but it is proven to be the place of origin of sherry, which is said to have taken its name from the anglicized form of Jerez.Amontillado Sherry is a special form of Fino Sherry. During storage, the flor layer covering the Fino Sherry is killed by the addition of brandy and the Fino then matures further in contact with air. This gives it an amber yellow colour and a fuller, nutty flavour.The Antique line from Fernando de Castilla distinguishes the house's particularly high-quality products and ennobles this outstanding sherry.

Content: 0.5 Liter (€69.80* / 1 Liter)

€34.90*

Fernando de Castilla Sherry Fino Antique, 0,5 L, 17%

Fernando de Castilla Sherry Fino Antique 0.5L 17% Wine has been produced in the Andalusian town of Jerez de la Frontera for over 3000 years, making the town one of the oldest documented wine-producing towns in the world. It gained world fame through the production of fortified wine. Over time, this was renamed Sherry, after the anglicized form of the town's name. In the heart of the old town of Jerez, the Bodega Rey Fernando de Castilla has been producing high-quality sherry since 1837.The Fino Sherry is produced in the traditional way and matures for several years in open wooden barrels under a thick layer of yeast - the so-called flor. The flor layer protects the sherry from excessive oxidation and allows it to retain its natural freshness.Only the highest quality products from the house are bottled under the Antique line from Fernando de Castilla. This golden-colored sherry is one of them and is characterized by an extra long maturation period. The bouquet reveals mature aromas and the age of this strong sherry is also noticeable on the palate. A long and dry aftertaste completes this great sherry.

Content: 0.5 Liter (€51.90* / 1 Liter)

€25.95*

Fernando de Castilla Classic Sherry Premium Cream

Fernando de Castilla Sherry Premium Cream, 0,75 L, 17%

Fernando de Castilla Sherry Premium Cream 0.75L 17% For over 150 years, the Bodega Rey Fernando de Castilla has been famous for its high-quality sherry and brandy. Founded in 1837, the estate is located in the old town of the legendary Andalusian city of Jerez de la Frontera. Not only has wine been produced here for over 3,000 years, but the city is also considered the birthplace of the world-famous sherry. The anglicized form of the city's name is said to have given the sherry its name.Cream sherry is a special specialty that, after Pedro Ximenez sherry, is the sweetest and darkest type of sherry on the market. Cream sherry was created for the English market at the end of the 18th century by Harveys in Bristol. At that time, the English preferred very sweet products (such as sweet champagne) and gratefully accepted cream sherry. To make cream sherry, rich Oloroso sherry is combined with sweet wine made from Pedro Ximénez grapes.The result of this marriage is a mahogany-colored cream sherry with intense nut, fig and orange aromas. It fills the entire mouth with velvety flavors and warms you from the inside. Combined with chocolates, it makes a great digestif!

Content: 0.75 Liter (€18.33* / 1 Liter)

€13.75*

Fernando de Castilla Sherry Manzanilla Classic, 0,75 L, 15%

Fernando de Castilla Sherry Manzanilla Classic 0.75L 15% The Bodega Rey Fernando de Castilla is located in the heart of the Andalusian wine town. It has been producing sherry of the highest quality since 1837. Jerez is considered the heart of sherry production and gave the wine its name. Wine has been produced here for over 3000 years and the town is therefore one of the oldest wine towns in the world.This Manzanilla Classic is a very special product because it is exposed to the moist sea air during the maturation period. This creates a thicker layer of flor on the sherry than is the case with Fino sherry. This means that the wine matures more slowly and retains a slightly stronger acidity, as the thicker layer of yeast protects it even better against oxidation.Fernando de Castilla Sherry Manzanilla Classic is sold with its natural alcohol content of 15% and has a crisp, dry aroma. On the palate it is very fine and full of finesse. An excellent aperitif!

Content: 0.75 Liter (€17.27* / 1 Liter)

€12.95*

Fernando de Castilla Sherry Pedro Ximenez, 0,75 L, 15%

Fernando de Castilla Sherry Pedro Ximenez The Bodega Rey Fernando de Castilla has been producing sherry and brandy of the highest quality since 1837. The estate, located in the heart of the old town of Jerez de la Frontera, can look back on a long tradition. Jerez has been known for its wine-growing tradition for over 3,000 years and is considered the birthplace of the legendary sherry, which is supposedly even named after the city.Pedro Ximénez (PX) is a very special representative of this type of fortified wine and is made from the white grape variety of the same name. After the harvest, the thin-walled and very sugary grapes are exposed to the Andalusian sun to dry. A large part of the water contained in the grapes evaporates and what remains are raisin-like, very sweet berries. These produce a highly concentrated and extremely sweet base wine, which is then aged for several years in wooden barrels to further intensify its aromas.The result is a very complex sherry with dried fruit, nut and orange aromas. The perfect accompaniment to sweet desserts and fine chocolate.

Content: 0.75 Liter (€26.00* / 1 Liter)

€19.50*

Fernando de Castilla Sherry Fino Classic Dry, 0,75 L, 15%

Fernando de Castilla Sherry Fino Classic Dry Quality wine has been produced in the Andalusian city of Jerez de la Frontera for over 3000 years. The anglicized form of the city's name ultimately gave its most famous wine, sherry, its name.The Bodega Rey Fernando de Castilla has been located in the heart of the city since 1837 and produces sherry of the highest quality.The house's fame is partly based on this Fino Classic Dry Sherry. The Fino Sherry is produced in the traditional way and matures under a thick layer of flor in open wooden barrels. This layer of yeast protects the wine from strong air contact and allows it to mature naturally. The result is a light golden sherry with a fine aroma and taste that is ideal as an aperitif.

Content: 0.75 Liter (€17.27* / 1 Liter)

€12.95*

Harveys Bristol Cream Sherry, 1 L, 17,5%

Harveys Bristol Cream Sherry 1.0L 17.5% Harveys Bristol Cream Sherry matures for 8 years in selected oak barrels and is a blend of Fino, Oloroso, Amontillado and Pedro Ximenez wines that matured in the warm sun of Andalusia.Light gold in color, Harveys Bristol Cream Sherry is pleasantly soft and creamy, with notes of dried grapes, vanilla, toffee, citrus fruits and nutty aromas. The aftertaste is fruity, with a delicate sweetness and creamy texture.

€14.50*

Sherry - Fino, Manzanilla, Oloroso, Pedro Ximénez & Co.

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