Lustau Sherry Amontillado Solera Reserva Los Arcos

VERSATILITY AND FINESSE
There were two arches at the entrance to the winery at Plaza del Cubo, where this Amontillado was aged. Each one was dedicated to one of Emilio Lustau’s sons’ wives: Arco de Zuri (for Emilio Lustau Ruiz-Berdejo’s wife) and Trini (wife of José Luis Lustau Ruiz-Berdejo). Aged for equal periods under “flor” and in contact with the oxygen, in Bodega Emperatriz Eugenia in Jerez de la Frontera.

This dry Amontillado acquires a genuine, rich and nutty flavor through years of aging. Amber in color, with hazelnut aromas on the nose. Light, soft and round on the palate, with a long aftertaste.

Serve at 13 – 14 ° C. The best ally for pairing artichokes. Tapas, old cheese, nuts, olives. Perfect with broth, mushroom risottos or very spicy dishes of Indian cuisine.

Winery: Lustau
Appellation: Jerez-Xerez-Sherry
Average age of vines: N/A
Farming Methods: Conventional
Maturation: 8 years
Soil: The classic 'albariza' of Jerez - a brilliant white chalky soil
Varietal: Palomino
Vineyard Orientation: N/A
Vineyard Size: 220 hectares

Wine	Scores	Downloads	Reviews
Lustau Sherry Amontillado Solera Reserva Los Arcos NV	91 Wine Spectator Walnut, date, cinnamon and dried blood orange notes are backed by a long finish that lets a singed balsa wood hint hang on. This has an echo of sweetness but remains rather dry in feel. Drink now. 93 Wine Advocate The non-vintage Dry Amontillado Los Arcos Solera Reserva reveals a medium amber hue along with a nutty, honeyed, dry personality with great acid. Lustau made its reputation in the foreign markets with its extraordinary single cask Almacenistas which had been accumulated by the family over many years as their soleras are among the oldest in Sherry. The family also owns over 500 acres of vineyards. These are all remarkable efforts for their stunning value. While they are still under-the-radar for most American wine lovers, I encourage readers to give them a try as they are great introductory reference points for how profound sherry can be. I first wrote about the extraordinary sherries of Emilio Lustau many years ago, in the early days of The Wine Advocate. The portfolio of under $25 a bottle selections represents remarkable value for their complex, well-made personalities. Lustau includes a bottling date code as purchasers would want to buy Finos and Manzanillas as young as possible. It is difficult to describe the glories of sherry, but I’ll try. These Solera Reservas are all great reference points at a low price point from Lustau. None of the Almacenista soleras, which are single cask and very limited bottlings, are reviewed since they are priced over $25 a bottle, but they can be as profound as any alcoholic beverage in the world. – Robert M. Parker, Jr., Aug 2012 Silver Medal Decanter World Wine Awards Vivid aromas of soy sauce and honey. With a bold, savoury, toasted wheat and malt palate, Wonderful texture.	Bottle Image Label Image Shelf Talker Tech Sheet

Lustau Sherry Rare Amontillado Solera Reserva Escuadrilla

COMPLEXITY AND INTENSITY
This Amontillado is a tribute to friendship in the Air Force wing (“Escuadrilla” in Spanish) of which Emilio Lustau was a member. Aged 4 years under flor and 8 years later oxidative aging in the cellar of the Empress Eugenia in Jerez de la Frontera.

The Solera Reserva range offers benchmark examples of each classic Sherry style. Across the range they combine the complexity of maturity with a wonderful, almost youthful freshness. LBright amber colour with golden hints. This complex Amontillado shows intense smoky wood, and nutty aromas, resulting from years of aging in the bodegas of Jerez. Dry and elegant on the palate, with a long spicy aftertaste. Serve at 13 – 14 ° C. Pair it with artichokes, consommés, cold and smoked meats, even rich flavored fish dishes. It is a perfect wine to accompany spicy Asian cuisine.

Winery: Lustau
Appellation: Jerez-Xerez-Sherry
Average age of vines: N/A
Farming Methods: Conventional
Maturation: Aged 12 years in American oak casks in the traditional Solera System in the cool, humid, coastal air
Soil: The classic 'albariza' of Jerez - a brilliant white chalky soil
Varietal: 100% Palomino
Vineyard Orientation: N/A
Vineyard Size: 220 hectares

Wine	Scores	Downloads	Reviews
Lustau Sherry Rare Amontillado Solera Reserva Escuadrilla NV	96 Decanter Big, dry, powerful but elegant wine. Very distinct yeasty notes, with layers of caramel, oak and sweet herbs, all beautifully integrated. Concentrated and full of character. Long, spicy finish. Bravo! Silver Decanter World Wine Awards Full of hazelnuts, old church pews and waxy nuances on the nose. fabulous palate, full of flavour, poised and harmonious.	Bottle Image Label Image Shelf Talker Tech Sheet