Fino

Bodegas Emilio Lustau was established in 1896 and was initially a small family concern until the founder`s son-in-law placed it on a business footing. The firm is perhaps best known as pioneering the Almacenista system, whereby individual dry Sherries are produced from small private holdings. These are bottled under Lustau`s name but with the individual bodega's name on the label as well. Today they are amongst the most sought-out Sherries in the region.

The famous house of Emilio Lustau has been maturing Fino Sherries in Puerto de Santa María since 1869. This superlative example harnesses their expertise to offer a wine of great pedigree. Aromatics of sea air, yeast and green apples lead to an equally distinguished palate, which is marked by its smoky gravitas and great potential to match a wide variety of tapas dishes.

Aged in the town of Puerto de Santa María this Fino could be said to be in between the Manzanilla and Jerez Fino in style, rounder and more intense than Manzanilla, but more subtle than the Jerez Fino. Notes of almonds and yeasty dough are combined with hints of cooked apple and a complex tangy bitterness, almost like struck match. It has a delicious subtle nutty aftertaste.

The Jerez Fino is the richest and roundest of Lustau’s three en rama Sherries. Being aged the furthest inland, in the town of Jerez de la Frontera, it develops the thinnest layer of flor. Delicious, almost Amontillado-like nuttiness is complemented by tangy acidity, subtle minerality and ripe fruit notes of apple and quince. Very long finish.