Ratings
WE 92
Identity
| Producer | Emilio Lustau S.A. |
| Year | NV (Non-Vintage) |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | Produced by Bodegas Emilio Lustau, a renowned sherry producer in Jerez |
| Grapes | 50% Palomino, 40% Pedro Ximenez, 10% Airen |
| Color | Red |
| Sweetness | Sweet |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Coffee-brown hue with mahogany and red highlights |
| Aroma | Bright dried-herb scent with sweet aromas of ripe fruit, citrus, spices including coriander, gentian, wormwood, sage, cinnamon, cardamom, and orange peel |
| Palate | Sticky toffee, dried apricot, orange peel, cocoa, caramel, cardamom, with a velvety, tasty and balanced texture and a bitter almond and nut finish |
| Finish | Bitter end with almond notes and nuts, nutty finish |
| Food Pairing | Olives, Tapas, Charcuterie, Roasted nuts, Dark chocolate |
| Serving Temp | Serve chilled with ice and orange zest |
| Aging Potential | Not specified |
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)
LOW
Enology
| ABV % | 15.0 |
| Sugar (g/l) | 155.00 |
| Aging Process | Aged separately for 10 years in traditional Jerez 'Solera y Criaderas' system |
| Fermentation | Base wines are Amontillado and Pedro Ximenez sherries, fermented and aged traditionally in Jerez solera system |
Terroir
| Soil | Typical Jerez soil (Albariza) likely, but not explicitly stated |
| Vine Age | Sherries aged 10 years in solera system |
Interesting facts
| Produced by Bodegas Lustau, a prestigious sherry house in Jerez; first premium vermouth from Lustau; uses traditional Jerez Solera y Criaderas system; blend of 80% Amontillado and 20% Pedro Ximenez sherries aged 10 years |
Logistics
| Weight | Not specified |
| Cork | Not specified |