Emilio Lustau

East India 'Solera Reserva'

East India 'Solera Reserva', Emilio Lustau

East India 'Solera Reserva', Emilio Lustau

One of the great icons of Lustau. Its aging process mimics that of some 17th century wines developed during transatlantic journeys to distant Spanish colonies. Dark mahogany colour with bronze hues. Concentrated aromas of ripe fruit, mocha, cacao and toffee. Very complex on the palate, with clean acidity. Taste of raisins, nuts and candied orange. To achieve this, after aging separately in their own soleras, the Oloroso and Pedro Ximénez that comprise it, are combined and undergo a second aging process in a solera of 33 barrels at the Sacristía de Bodegas Lustau, with its elevated humidity and temperatures that replicate the climatic conditions that the wines would have experienced on their journeys.

• 80% Palomino & 20% Pedro Ximénez • Average Age 15 years • Alcohol 20% • Residual Sugar 134 g/L • Total Acidity 5 g/L

Info

Producer:
Vintage:
NV
Country:
Spain
Region:
Andalucia
Appellation:
Jerez - Sherry
Variety:
Palomino
Color:
White

Sizes Available

Full Bottle ES-LUS-85-NV 12/750ml

Press & Reviews

Wine & Spirits
Score
92
Date
2011-06-01
"This is a selection from botas of Oloroso and Pedro Ximénez raised separately and then blended to age for three years in solera. The result puts the sweetness of the PX in front, with flavors of plum jam and tobacco. The salinity of the Oloroso brings freshness and fine minerality that play softly in the background."