Ratings
WE 88 · WE 93
Identity
| Producer | Bodegas Sánchez Romate Hermanos |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Grapes | 50% Palomino Fino, 50% Pedro Ximénez |
| Color | Red |
| Sweetness | Sweet |
Tasting
| Color Desc | dark mahogany |
| Aroma | raisin, prune, caramel, vanilla, oak, fruit |
| Palate | smooth, sweet, velvety, balanced, rich, harmonious |
| Finish | long-lasting, sweet, balanced |
| Food Pairing | blue cheese, chocolate desserts, nuts, dried fruits, foie gras |
| Serving Temp | 12 |
| Aging Potential | 5 years |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
LOWER THAN 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 % | 17.0 |
| Aging Process | Aged 5+ years through traditional solera system in American oak casks |
| Fermentation | Traditional solera system fractional aging in American oak casks filled to five-sixths, arranged in layers of three to four |
Terroir
| White albariza soil |
Interesting facts
| Sánchez Romate is one of the few remaining wineries in Jerez still under local family ownership, founded in 1781. Official Purveyor to the House of Lords (1909) and the Vatican (1917). |
Logistics
| Cork | natural cork |