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Fernando de Castilla (500 ml) 'Antique' Palo Cortado, Jerez DO
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Item Number: 7298
UPC: 8423360040035
Country: Spain
Region: Andalusia
Appellation/AVA: Jerez DO
Estate Grown Wine: Yes
Vineyard Designation: Pago Balbaino
Grape(s): 100% Palomino
Type: Wine - Fortified
Bottle Size: 500ml Pack: 6
Closure: T Top
Alc by Vol(%): 20
Soil Type: Albariza
Grapes are from older vines on the estate vineyard Pago Balbaino. The 'Antique' Palo Cortado averages over thirty years in age, which qualifies it as a VORS (Vinum Optimum Rare Signatum or Very Old Rare Sherry).
The only simple definition of Palo Cortado is the name itself - 'cut stick' – referring to to the mark made on the cask when this style of wine is recognized. These are rare wines that are initially aged under flor to become a Fino or Amontillado, but (sometimes inexplicably) loses the flor and begins aging oxidatively like an Oloroso. Since the wine was originally destined to be a Fino or Amontillado, it will initially have had a single stroke marked on the cask. When the overseer realizes that the wine is becoming a Palo Cortado, he draws a cross (or cut) through the initial stroke (or stick), resulting in a crossed stroke or 'cut stick' Fernando de Castilla 'Antique' Palo Cortado has very elegant aromas reminiscent of an old Amontillado with the full flavor of an Oloroso.
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Fernando de Castilla (500 ml) 'Antique' Palo Cortado, Jerez DO
Rating: 93
The amber-colored NV Antique Palo Cortado has a clean, changing, lifted nose of white chocolate, orange marmalade, almonds and incense, while the balanced palate comes through quite intense, sharp, with good acidity and length. 3,000 bottles were filled. Drink 2013-2019.
- The Wine Advocate (8/1/2013)
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