Emilio Lustau Amontillado Los Arcos

Spain, Andalucía, Jerez de la Frontera, Jerez-Xérès-Sherry DO
Bottle
Ratings
BC 96 · DWWA 91 · GP 91 · WS 90
Identity
Producer Emilio Lustau SA
Vol 0.75
Classification Solera Reserva
Color Amber
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
Profile
Sweetness (1-5)
AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Complexity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Acidity (1-5)
LOWER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
AVERAGE
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.