Valdespino Amontillado Coliseo V.O.R.S - 50 cl.
£203.80 (Inc. VAT bot. 50 cl.) / North Ireland
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The NV Amontillado Coliseo VORS, is an extremely old (much older than the 30 years certified by the VORS classification) and concentrated wine. It is unique, as its origin is from Sanlucar de Barrameda, mainly from the Pago Miraflores, which produced very sharp wines. Dark mahogany colored, with a bright green border, is very aromatic, balsamic and complex, with wild herbs, candied orange rind, spices and dates. The palate is extremely concentrated, dry, and intense but it has no edges, with lively acidity and an eternal finish. It’s an extreme wine, some might find it too much, but it’s certainly unique and among the greatest wines in the world, to be sipped slowly and in tiny quantities. One of the greatest Amontillados in existence today. Drink 2013-2025.
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Alcohol
22.0%
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Serving
Between 12ºC and 14ºC
Winemaking
Biological ageing under a film of yeasts (velo de flor). Subsequently, oxidative ageing for more than 30 years with the traditional Soleras system.
Description
Since 1430, Valdespino has guarded the soul of the Jerez region with admirable fidelity to tradition. In this silent legacy, among century-old casks and albero soils, one of the rarest and most extraordinary wines in its history is born: Valdespino Amontillado Coliseo V.O.R.S. From the famous Pago Miraflores in Sanlúcar de Barrameda, its origin is linked to very fine musts that began as manzanilla. However, its evolution took it down the path of oxidation, revealing an almost immortal wine. Time, without haste, transformed it into a living museum piece.
At Valdespino it is said that a key decision was to stop refreshing this solera, an almost mystical act of faith. That intuition resulted in an amontillado with more than 70 years of actual ageing, although certified V.O.R.S. for its minimum of 30 years. Today, Valdespino Amontillado Coliseo V.O.R.S. is an extreme fortified wine, deliberately off-trend, made to be contemplated rather than drunk.
Winemaking
Made from 100% Palomino Fino, fermented with indigenous yeasts in American oak casks. After an initial stage under a veil of flor like manzanilla, the veil is allowed to die and the oxidative ageing in static solera begins. The criaderas system is manual, with very limited sacas. It is neither filtered nor clarified: each bottle of Valdespino Amontillado Coliseo V.O.R.S. is a pure expression of time and old wood. Concentration reaches unusual levels, with a density and depth beyond the norm.
Taste
To the eye, Valdespino Amontillado Coliseo V.O.R.S shows a dark mahogany tone with greenish reflections, dense, almost opaque. On the nose, aromas of dried herbs, incense, candied orange peel, bitter almonds and iodine burst forth, all enveloped in an almost spiritual complexity. On the palate, Valdespino Amontillado Coliseo V.O.R.S. is sharp, dry, intense, but without sharp edges. The acidity is incisive and supports the whole with implausible freshness. The finish is saline, deep, almost eternal. A cult wine, to drink in silence and with respect, that challenges the palate and rewards it with an unforgettable experience.
Shipping to North Ireland
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