Sherry Romate - Riserva Oloroso Don José - 75cl

Sanchez Romate H. - Sherry
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Format: 75 cl

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Producer Sanchez Romate H. - Sherry
Type Sherry
Aromatic profile Nuts, caramel, spices, dried fruit
Ingredients Palomino grape
Format 75 cl
Gradation 18.0%
Country Spagna
Type of cask American oak barrels
Aging Minimum 5 years in solera system
Variety Palomino
Color Dark amber
Consumption Aperitif, pairings with aged cheeses
The Sherry Oloroso Don José from Romate is a Jerez wine that enchants with its complexity and depth of aromas. Produced according to traditional aging methods under a veil of flor followed by a long period in the solera system, this Oloroso is an emblematic example of its type.

Oloroso Don José presents with a deep amber color which foreshadows an extremely rich nose. The initial notes are of dried fruit, such as hazelnut and almond, followed by nuances of oak wood, sweet spices, and a touch of chocolate and tobacco. These olfactory characteristics interweave subliminally, captivating anyone who has the pleasure of approaching a glass of this wine.

On the palate, the Riserva Oloroso Don José is robust and full. The intensity of flavor is harmoniously balanced by a surprising freshness, which prevents the richness from becoming excessive. The flavors are consistent with the aroma, dominated by dried fruit, chocolate, and a persistent note of oak, framed by an elegant vein of natural sweetness that extends into a long and satisfying finish.

This Sherry is supremely structured and stands out for its exceptional aging capability, developing complexity and new nuances over time. It pairs beautifully with intensely umami foods such as aged cheeses, red meats, and mushroom-based dishes, but is equally magnificent enjoyed on its own as a reflective post-dinner drink.

In conclusion, the Oloroso Don José from Romate is a wine that represents an authentic expression of the Jerez winemaking tradition, offering a rich and deeply rewarding sensory experience. A true gem for lovers of fine wine who seek in a glass not just taste, but a story to uncover.
Family-owned company

Sánchez Romate H. - Sherry

Family-owned company

Discover the spirits, production style and story of Sánchez Romate H. - Sherry.

Bodegas Sánchez Romate is a historic house in Jerez de la Frontera specialized in the production of Sherry and Brandy de Jerez. Founded at the end of the 18th century, it remains family-run and works with the traditional criaderas and solera system for fortified wines and brandy.
Historic Jerez bodega Sherry producer Brandy de Jerez producer Family-owned company in the Marco de Jerez
Country Spain
Region Andalusia
Founded 1781

Distillation

For the brandy: production of holandas by traditional copper pot-still distillation and subsequent ageing according to the solera system; the typical method of Brandy de Jerez.

Ageing

Criaderas and solera system; finishing in American oak casks; biological ageing under a layer of flor for Fino/Manzanilla and oxidative ageing for Oloroso/Amontillado; some sweet reserves and brandies finished in casks previously seasoned with Oloroso or Pedro Ximénez.

Raw materials

Palomino Fino grapes Pedro Ximénez grapes Moscatel (Moscatel de Alejandría) grapes

Representative products

Fino Marismeño Amontillado N.P.U. Oloroso Don José Pedro Ximénez Duquesa Ambrosía Moscatel Cardenal Mendoza (Solera Gran Reserva)

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