Bodegas Barbadillo Pastora Manzanilla Pasada

Description

The back label claims that Pastora was the first manzanilla ever bottled, way back in 1827. This is a pasada version, longer aged with diminished flor protection and more oxidative notes. It was bottled without filtration. It wafts a classic, intense nose of sultana raisin, sourdough, peanut shell and licorice - very exotic and alluring. It is medium-full bodied, just off dry warm and rich. Love the sense of fruit here, so rare in sherry. This is outstanding. Chill lightly. Tasted Sept 2021. (David Lawrason,winealign.com)

Tasting Notes

100% Palomino. Appetising concentrated nose showing characterful fruit, orange skin, white flowers, and intense nutty aromas; a rich palate, complex, with lots of apples and a touch of sweet miso. Delicate and open, with long finish, a gorgeous manzanilla. Platinum - Best in Show: Best Value Dry Fortified. Score - 95. (Decanter World Wine Awards, 2017)

Tags

Dry, Fortified Wine, Fortified Wines, Sherry, Wine, XD - Extra Dry