Rich, smooth and sweet

A sweet sherry produced in Sanlucar de Barrameda, located on the Atlantic coast in the classic sherry producing region in Jerez, South West Spain. Aged in cask in the traditional Solera system within the ancient cathedral style cellars of Barbadillo, this wine is a blend of old Olorosos and Pedro Ximénez. This special ageing and blending gives this Sherry its characteristic mahogany colour, rich walnut aroma, smooth full body and sweet raisin finish. Lusciously sweet without being too heavy on the palate.

Pairing: Serve with rich nutty and fruity desserts, dark chocolate, puddings or with blue cheese. Try this chilled or even over ice as an aperitif.

About Barbadillo: The Barbadillo family are one of the key players in the Sherry trade. From their base in the coastal city of Sanlucar de Barrameda, at the very southwest tip of Spain, the family have forged a reputation as one of the biggest and best Sherry producers. Never ones to rest on their laurels, the Barbadillo family continue to push the boundaries and set the trend in what is an increasingly challenging Sherry market. Barbadillo was founded by Don Beningo and Don Manuel Barbadillo in 1821. It was Don Beningo’s fortune, acquired through his business enterprises in Mexico, that allowed the family to purchase their first Bodega, the ‘Bodega del Toro’, near the ‘Castillo de San Diego’, in the heart of Sanlucar’s old high town. A vitally important location for maturing Sherry, the high town occupies the ridge of a hill overlooking the rest of Sanlucar, and the Atlantic Ocean. Its height gives unbeatable access to winds that blow in from the sea. This allows the Bodegas with their high ceilings and classic huge circular windows to regulate their temperature and capture moisture essential for propagating ‘flor’, a layer of yeast cells that float on the surface of the wine inside the casks. It is ‘flor’ that gives Manzanilla its character and instantly recognisable saline flavour.

Region: Andalucia

Wine Style: Sweet

Product Code : 80034

Country: Spain

Packing: 75cl