Fortified Wine Solera 1847 Cream
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A combination of an oloroso wine and a sweet white wine, Solera 1847 Cream is produced by legendary bodega Tío Pepe, a brand of González Byass.
This exquisite fortified Spanish wine is made from 75% Palomino and 25% Pedro Ximénez grapes.
Both varieties were separately pressed. After obtaining the mosto yema -the "free-run" juice- the Palomino was fortified up to 18% alcohol, and the Pedro Ximénez was fortified to 15.5% alcohol. Then each wine went through a process of oxidative ageing in American oak barrels.
After that, this sweet oloroso wine was blended. Finally, Solera 1847 Cream was for a minimum of 8 years in soleras and criaderas.
Pair this Cream from jerez with medium aged cheeses and not-too-sweet desserts, such as an apple cake.
Appearance | The sweet oloroso Solera 1847 Cream is deep brown with some mahoganny reflections. |
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Nose | This Cream from Palomino and Pedro Ximénez is sensuous and suggestive. Dates, figs and fine wood, with subtle notes of chocolate, vanilla, cinammon, tobacco and herbs. |
Palate | Flavourful and smooth, this wine from bodega Tío Pepe of González Byass balances the yumminess of a sweet wine with the bitter and oxidative notes of an oloroso. Layers of caramel, chocolate and dry fruit, with hints of sandalwood and dried fruit. Long, complex finish. |
Our personal opinion | An embarrassingly good value, Solera 1847 Cream will delight good Sherry aficionados. |
Type | Sweet |
D.O. | Jerez-Xérès-Sherry-Manzanilla de Sanlúcar de Barrameda |
Bottle size | 75 cl |
Serving tempurature | 8-10ºC |
Ageing | 8 years in American oak barrels with the soleras and criaderas system. Solera 1847. |
Percentage of variety | Palomino Fino 75%, Pedro Ximénez 25%. |
Pairings | Aged cheeses, Alone, Blue cheeses, Cream pastries, Cured cheeses, Fruit pastries, Sheep´s cheese |
Taste | Tasty with barrel notes, Very intense and inky |