La Copita Dry Oloroso

Tasting Notes : Though dry the nose is reminiscent of Christmas pudding and dried fruits, such as figs and dates, with warm wintry spices and delicate hints of clove, root ginger and walnuts. Medium to full-bodied, rich and spicy on the palate with nutty flavours coming through, finishing with bitter almond and sour orange flavours.

Producer : La Copita

Method of Production : Made from pure Palomino grapes, which were fermented dry before the addition of grape spirit. By fortifying the wine to 18% the barrels did not develop flor, the layer of yeast that grows on the surface of wines in Jerez and imparts the yeasty flavour of Fino Sherries. As a result the wines oxidised more readily, developing a darker colour and richer flavours. It is this oxidative ageing that makes the wines 'Olorosos'. As the wines aged in the solera, a small percentage evaporated thus producing a bottling strength nearer to 20%.