Barbadillo Palo Cortado VORS Sherry

This magnificent 30 year old dry sherry comes from a selection of Barbadillo’s best sherries from the oldest tier of its solera. This is a true oenological jewel, which was analysed and controlled by a committee of experts before being certified as a Vinum Optimum Rare Signatum (VORS).

This has a deep golden brown colour, with a wide range of aromas – roasted almonds, walnuts and raisins. On the palate it is bone dry, rich and smooth with immense complexity and finesse and a huge aftertaste which lasts for minutes! Wonderful sherry!

The term “Palo Cortado” describes a young Manzanilla sherry which was fortified quite early in its maturation under flor to 18% using grape spirit. It was then transferred to old barrels where it was matured like a wine, in oxidative style with no flor to protect against oxidation, for at least 30 years.

This very rare example is therefore a mix of flor-aged young Manzanilla which then ages oxidatively in barrel for at least 30 years.