Ratings
BC 96 · DWWA 91 · GP 91 · WS 90
Identity
| Producer | Emilio Lustau SA |
| Year | NV (Non-Vintage) |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | Solera Reserva |
| Grapes | 100% Palomino Fino |
| Color | Amber |
| Sweetness | Dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Amber |
| Aroma | Hazelnut, roasted almonds, dried apricot, orange peel, honey, figs, almonds, slight raisins, biscuity, nutty, caramelized notes, sandalwood, green tea |
| Palate | Medium-bodied, light, soft, round, dry, balanced, integrated with polished wood depths, juicy, bone dry with slight saline finish, elegant with a hint of bitterness |
| Finish | Long aftertaste with a pungent almond and mahogany finish, slightly saline and bitter orange-edged |
| Food Pairing | Cheese, nuts, lighter meats, mushroom dishes, cured meats |
| Serving Temp | 12°C |
| Aging Potential | 3 years after bottling |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Astringency (1-5)
LOWER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
AVERAGE
Enology
| ABV % | 18.5 |
| Aging Process | Aged for equal periods under flor yeast and in contact with oxygen in Bodega Emperatriz Eugenia, Jerez de la Frontera |
| Fermentation | Musts are fermented completely dry before fortification; flor yeast develops during biological aging phase |
Interesting facts
| Named after the two arches at the entrance to the winery at Plaza del Cubo, dedicated to Emilio Lustau’s sons’ wives. Aged in Bodega Emperatriz Eugenia in Jerez de la Frontera. |