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Argueso

SANLUCAR DE BARREMEDA

** Producteur de trés grande qualité
(one of only 5 in the Touraine)
Le Classement 2007, Bettane & Desseauve

Our Notes:

We have just landed these 3 super-fresh Manzanillas from the Sanlúcar de Barrameda-based Bodegas Argüeso. Founded in 1822 by Don Leon de Argüeso, the company still operates from the original bodegas, which are now over 250 years old.

An apéritif style of sherry, Manzanilla is produced from the vineyards surrounding the Atlantic coastal town of Sanlúcar de Barrameda, in Spain. Sanlúcar is not far from Jerez, the main centre of Spanish sherry production. The base wines of Manzanilla are made from 100% Palomino which is gently pressed and fermented dry. The wine is then transferred to oak sobretablas or barrels of 500 litres and fortified to 15% alcohol by volume. After 6 months the barrel is classified, and selected for incorporation into a solera, which must be held in bodegas located in the town of Sanlúcar de Barrameda. The unique micro-climatic conditions of the town, sitting as it does at the mouth of the Guadalquivir River, encourages the growth of a film of unique flor yeast that covers the surface of the wine. It is believed to be this flor that differentiates the Sherries of Sanlúcar de Barrameda from the dry styles (such as Fino) also produced in Jerez.

An excellent aperitif, Manzanilla combines very well with foods which have a salty flavour (cured and salted meats and fish), as well as any dish containing vinegar (salads, pickles, gazpacho and other cold soups). It is also a surprisingly good match with hard cheeses. Of course the classical match is with shellfish, especially grilled prawns (langostinos), with which it combines perfectly. To visit a seaside restaurant in Sanlúcar on a sunny day and to order a plate of langostinos with a glass of chilled, fresh Manzanilla is to experience one of the quintessential Spanish wine and food experiences. Manzanilla must be served chilled; at between 5º and 9º C, and is best consumed whilst fresh, to fully appreciate the unique subtle, salty tang.

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Herederos de Argueso

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Sanlucar de Barrameda

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Herederos de Argueso

Herederos De Argueso Manzanilla NV (375ml)

Screwcap. 100% Palomino grapes. This the youngest of the three Sherries offered here. A very bright, pale straw coloured wine, it has a sharp, delicate bouquet with predominant floral aromas. Dry,... read more

Product Code: 7114-375

Bottle size 375ml

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$ 15.00 Single bottle price

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Herederos De Argueso Las Medallas Manzanilla NV (375ml)

Screwcap. 100% Palomino grapes. Typically solera-aged for 5 years, this has a very pale, golden straw colour. The aromas are delicate and fresh leading to a clean, smooth palate with a slight salty... read more

Product Code: 7115-375

Bottle size 375ml

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$ 16.00 Single bottle price

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Herederos De Argueso San Leon Clasica Manzanilla NV (375ml)

Screwcap. 100% Palomino grapes. Solera-aged for between 9 & 10 years. Aromas of salt spray, chamomile and roasted nuts lead to a dry, full palate with strong hints of rancio combined with complex... read more

Product Code: 7116-375

Bottle size 375ml

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$ 20.00 Single bottle price

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Herederos De Argueso Reserva Familia NV (375ml)

375ml Screwcap. 100% Palomino grapes. This reserve bottling is testament to the art of the cellarmaster or capaz. For centuries these wine artists have been exploiting the local geography and... read more

Product Code: 9054-375

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$ 27.00 Single bottle price

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Herederos De Argueso Amontillado Viejo

What an amazing Amontillado! Produced from Argüeso's oldest solera - the average age of the wine in here is 30 years - this is a very rare, completely dry Amontillado that shows haunting aromatics... read more

Product Code: 9055-750

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Bottle size 750ml

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$ 198.00 Single bottle price

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