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Gonzalez Byass Sherry Amontillado Cuatro Palmas 2020 500 ML

$233.89 $179.89

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SKU: SGPF994416 Category: UPC No: 8.41002E+12
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Gonzalez Byass was founded in 1835 by Manuel Maria Gonzalez and remains in family hands today, now in the fifth and sixth generation. Founded in Jerez de la Frontera, Andalusia, in the heart of Sherry country, it is dedicated to the production of high-quality sherries. The Sherry triangle, made up of Jerez de la Frontera, El Puerto de Santa Maria and Sanlucar de Barrameda, has a unique microclimate influenced by the surrounding Atlantic Ocean and Guadalquivir and Guadalete rivers. Production is

dominated by the Palomino variety, and vines are planted in the white Albariza soil, with high chalk content which is excellent for retaining moisture. These soil conditions, combined with over 3,000 hours of annual sunshine, fresh, humid breezes from the west (poniente) and warm, dry breezes from the east (levante) have formed the perfect marriage with the Palomino variety to produce an array of sherry styles. All sherries are aged following the traditional Solera system where the wines are blended in 600 liter American oak casks. Many styles are produced with distinctive characters depending on whether they have been aged under the influence of the flor (a layer of natural yeast) or as an oloroso (in contact with oxygen). Today the portfolio includes a wide range of sherries including Tio Pepe, the Superior Range and the VORS range, enological gems aged for over 30 years.

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This unique wine is a very old Amontillado which has been ageing for over 52 years. Only one cask was selected of which only half was bottled. Tio Pepe Cuatro Palmas shows an intense mahogany color with amber shades. Spectacular, complex and profound on the nose reminding of antique furniture, cedar, lacquer and varnish. The palate is extremely dry, direct and profound with an aftertaste which shows the perfect balance between the acidity and ageing with notes of iodine, brine, cocoa and caramel. The roasted and balsamic flavors blend with the salinity and bitterness making this wine a true legend. This great Amontillado should be enjoyed in moments of meditation and calm. Dried salted tuna, salted fish and mature cheese are also recommended experiences. Serve slightly chilled.