The Lustau
Almacenista Range
The Sherries
in this range are as follows:
See Also:
The
Lustau Solera Reserva Range
Lustau
Almacenista Manzanilla Pasada de Sanlúcar 1/80 Jurado |
Description
Pale straw in colour, this Manzanilla Pasada is delightfully
aromatic, reminiscent of green apples, with the characteristic
hint of a sea breeze. Dry and fresh, light, yet with substance
and body and a refreshing acidity.
Awarded Gold Medal at the IWC 2005.
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When
To Drink it
As an apéritif or to accompany seafood and fish dishes. |
How
To Serve it
Serve lightly chilled. |
The
Almacenista
Manuel Cuevas Jurado's historical bodegas in the Calle Trabajadero
are a maze of old corners and patios, where 2,500 butts of
Sherry are maturing. |
Bottle
Sizes
75cl, 37.5cl |
Strength
17% by volume |
Grape
Variety
Palomino Fino |
Lustau
Almacenista Manzanilla Amontillada de Sanlúcar 1/21
Jurado |
Description
Old gold in colour, the wine has a pungent and aromatic bouquet,
reminiscent of the sea air of the Andalusian coastline.
Awarded Gold Medal at the IWC 2006. |
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When to Drink it
Drink as an apéritif, or to accompany foie gras, cured
and red meats, cheeses, or even rich fish or seafood dishes. |
How
To Serve it
Serve slightly chilled. |
The
Almacenista
Manuel Cuevas Jurado who has historical bodegas in the Calle
Trabajadero |
Bottle
Sizes
75cl, 37.5cl |
Strength
17.5% by volume |
Grape
Variety
Palomino Fino |
Lustau
Almacenista Amontillado del Puerto 1/10 Obregon |
Description
A tawny gold colour, this elegant and classic amontillado
wine is pungent and aromatic, with oaky notes. On the palate
it is nutty, with a hint of sweetness, but with a lingering
dry finish. Awarded Gold Medal at the IWC 2005. |
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When To Drink it
Drink as an apéritif, with tapas, nuts and olives,
or to accompany cold and smoked meats, cheese board or even
rich flavoured fish or seafood dishes. |
How
To Serve it
Serve slightly chilled. |
The
Almacenista
José Luis González Obregón was a retired
Capataz General. From his cellars with their 1,500 butts of
Sherry, we have chosen three wines: a Fino del Puerto from
a solera of 143 butts, an Amontillado del Puerto from a solera
of 10 butts and an Oloroso from a solera of 110 butts. |
Bottle
Sizes
75cl |
Strength
18.5% by volume |
Grape
Variety
Palomino Fino |
Lustau
Almacenista Palo Cortado Vides 1/50 |
Description:
A light amber gold colour, this Palo Cortado is dry and has
an immensely rich flavour, with nuances of vanilla, coffee
and dark chocolate. Awarded Bronze Medal at the IWC
2006. |
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When To Drink
it:
As an aperitif with nuts. |
How
To Serve it:
Served at cool room temperature. |
The
Almacenista:
Vides S.A. was founded in 1958 by Don Tomas Domecq Rivero,
and the bodegas are located a few hundred yards from Lustau's
main cellars in the old Santiago quarter of the city. Today,
his grandson, Don Fernando Leon Manjon owns the bodega. |
Bottle
Sizes
75cl, 37.5cl |
Strength
19% by volume |
Grape
Variety
Palomino Fino |
Lustau
Almacenista Oloroso Pata de Gallina 1/38 Jarana |
Description:
Dark gold in colour, with aromas of dried fruits. Very rich
and concentrated with a powerful intensity on the palate,
found in the oldest soleras of Oloroso sherries. Awarded
Bronze Medal at the IWC 2004. |
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When To Drink
it:
Either as an apéritif with toasted almonds or olives,
or to accompany rich game dishes, or with the cheeseboard. |
How
To Serve it:
Serve at cool room temperature. |
The
Almacenista:
Don Juan García Jarana has this 100 year old bodega
as a hobby. He has 300 butts of Finos, Amontillados and Olorosos
- as well as Sherry vinegar - mainly given to friends and
business associates. Lustau purchases small quantities of
this Oloroso from a solera of 38 butts. |
Bottle
Sizes
75cl, 37.5cl |
Grape
Variety
Palomino Fino |
Lustau
Almacenista Amontillado de Jerez 1/30 Florido
|
Description:
An outstanding example of Jerez’s classic Amontillado
wines. A jewel bright dark gold colour, with penetrating and
nutty aromas. On the palate the wine is elegant, powerful,
rich and dry, yet light, with a warming, lingering finish.
Awarded Silver Medal at the IWC 2004. |
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When To Drink
it:
As an apéritif; or to accompany consommé, rich
soups, cold meats, or even rich flavoured fish and seafood
dishes. |
How
To Serve it:
Serve at cool room temperature. |
The
Almacenista:
Don Miguel Fontádez Florido, a chemist by trade, from
a wine making family, takes pride in his unique “sacristía”,
located behind his pharmacy in Jerez, where he has an amazing
collection of antiques, pottery, paintings and fascinating
bric-a-brac. It is a maze of small rooms, in the deepest recesses
of which is a tiny bodega containing just a few casks of some
exquisite, very old wines. |
Bottle
Sizes
75cl, 37.5cl |
Strength
18.5% by volume |
Grape
Variety
Palomino Fino |
Lustau
Almacenista Amontillado Fino de Jerez 1/47 Florido
|
Description:
An outstanding example of Jerez’s classic Amontillado
Fino wines. A jewel bright golden colour, with penetrating,
nutty aromas. On the palate the wine is elegant, powerful,
rich and dry, yet light, with a warming, lingering finish.
Awarded Seal of Approval at the IWC 2006. |
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When
To Drink it:
As an apéritif; or to accompany consommé, rich
soups, cold meats, or even rich flavoured fish and seafood
dishes. |
How
To Serve it:
Serve at cool room temperature. |
The
Almacenista:
Don Miguel Fontádez Florido, a chemist by trade, from
a wine making family, takes pride in his unique “sacristía”,
located behind his pharmacy in Jerez, where he has an amazing
collection of antiques, pottery, paintings and fascinating
bric-a-brac. It is a maze of small rooms, in the deepest recesses
of which is a tiny bodega containing just a few casks of some
exquisite, very old wines. |
Bottle
Sizes
75cl, 37.5cl |
Strength
17.5% by volume |
Grape
Variety
Palomino Fino |
Lustau
Almacenista Fino del Puerto 1/143 Obregon
|
Description:
Pale and straw-coloured; light, dry and tangy, with elegance
on the palate. Tim White of Australia, in his column for the
Financial Review, nominated this Fino as Wine of the Year,
and commented: "Full on flor aromas, chestnuts, almond
spice, fresh smells of the sea. Soft textures, excellent length,
and wholemeal bread, tangy parmesan cheese mouth-aromas."
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When To Drink
it:
As an apéritif serve with "serrano" ham,
cheese, almonds or olives. Serve at the table with fresh fish,
prawns, oysters. |
How
To Serve it:
Serve chilled, and once opened, treat the wine as you would
a white table wine. |
The
Almacenista:
Sr. González Obregón is a retired Cellarmaster,
or "Capataz" from a well known sherry house, which
has since disappeared.Upon retiring he became an "almacenista"
or stockholder, registered with the Consejo Regulador, and
his bodegas hold some 1,500 casks of wine. His nephew now
takes care of the daily running of the bodega. |
Bottle
Sizes
75cl, 37.5cl |
Strength
15.5% by volume |
Grape
Variety
Palomino Fino |
Lustau Almacenista Fino del Puerto 1/183 Cuesta
|
Description:
Pale and straw-coloured; light, dry and tangy, with elegance
on the palate. Awarded Silver Medal at the IWC
2004. |
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When To Drink it:
As an apéritif serve with "Serrano" ham, cheese, almonds or olives. Perfect with fresh fish, prawns, oysters. |
How To Serve it:
Serve chilled and once opened, treat the wine as you would a white table wine.
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Bottle Sizes
75cl, 37.5cl |
Strength
15.5% by volume |
Grape Variety
Palomino Fino |
Lustau
Almacenista Oloroso del Puerto 1/110 Obregon
|
Description:
Mahogany colour, with khaki hues. Concentrated, fragrant and
smoky aromas. Full in the mouth with complex flavours of wood,
fruit, dark chocolate and spice, this is a warming wine, with
a clean, lightly acid aftertaste. Awarded Silver Medal
at the IWC 2004. |
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When To Drink
it:
Serve with toasted almonds, olives, matured cheeses, or to
accompany game dishes, and red meats. Offer this wine also
with the cheeseboard |
How
To Serve it:
Serve at cool room temperature, in a sherry “copita”,
or white wine glass. |
The
Almacenista:
Sr. González Obregón is a retired Cellarmaster,
or "Capataz" from a well known sherry house, which
has since disappeared.Upon retiring he became an "almacenista"
or stockholder, registered with the Consejo Regulador, and
his bodegas hold some 1,500 casks of wine. His nephew now
takes care of the daily running of the bodega. |
Bottle
Sizes
75cl, 37.5cl |
Strength
20% by volume |
Grape
Variety
Palomino Fino |
Lustau
Almacenista Manzanilla Olorosa 1/39 Jurado
|
Description:
Dark amber-gold colour, with pungent smoky wood aromas. A
rich and intense wine, yet light and elegant as an Oloroso,
with a tangy acidity on the palate, reminiscent of the sea
breeze. Awarded Gold Medal at the IWC 2005. |
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When
To Drink it:
A s an apéritif with Manchego cheese or olives, or
to accompany rich game and red meat dishes; also serve as
a digestif. |
How
To Serve it:
Serve at cool room temperature. |
The
Almacenista:
The Cuevas family has an important grocery wholesale business
in Sanlúcar, in addition to vineyards in the Callejuelas
district, with some of the best "albariza" soils.
Don Manuel Cuevas Jurado has an infectious enthusiasm when
speaking about his wines, and it is a joy to listen to him
talk of them, a glass of chilled Manzanilla in his hand, sitting
in one of the shady corners of his picturesque bodegas in
the Calle Trabajaderos. |
Bottle
Sizes
75cl, 37.5cl |
Strength
18.5% by volume |
Grape
Variety
Palomino Fino |
Lustau
Almacenista Oloroso de Jerez 1/16 Zamorano
|
Description:
Dark gold in colour, with pungent aromas of dried fruits and
spice. Very rich and concentrated, with a powerful intensity
on the palate, and a long, clean finish. Awarded Silver
Medal at the IWC 2005. |
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When To Drink
it:
With toasted almonds, olives, as an apéritif; to accompany
rich game and meat dishes; with the cheese board - particularly
good with well matured cheeses such as manchego or parmesan. |
How
To Serve it:
Serve at cool room temperature. |
The
Almacenista:
As with most of our Almacenistas, the maturing of Sherries
is more of a hobby than a commercial enterprise for Sr. Zamorano.
He is a well known entrepreneur in Jerez, and has a business
consultancy and interests in many sectors of local trade and
agriculture. A very well travelled man, Angel Zamorano takes
enormous pride in the wines (some 300 butts) held in his bodegas. |
Bottle
Sizes
75cl, 37.5cl |
Strength
20% by volume |
Grape
Variety
Palomino Fino |
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