Valdespino Fino Inocente
£10.16 (Inc. VAT bot. 75 cl.)
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The NV Fino Inocente must be one of the few wines in Jerez that is still fermented in 600-liter American oak botas, which is an incredible amount of work compared with fermenting tens of thousands of kilos of grapes (or even more) in a big stainless steel tank. This method was the norm of yesteryear, but is so labor intense that it was discontinued in most wineries, and gives a big diversity of wines, as each barrel has its own character, which contributes to the complexity of the blend. Furthermore, the bottled wine is on average 8 to 10 years old. One other thing that makes it apart from other Finos is that the grapes are exclusively from the high part of the Macharnudo vineyard, so this is a single-vineyard Fino. The nose is very complex, showing the effect of the long lees contact; chalk, dried hay, aromatic herbs and salty almonds. The palate is full, but at the same time elegant and balanced, powerful and fine, with the texture of a Meursault rather than a Puligny. A very complex wine, that manages to be both powerful and elegant. Inocente is great value for money. Drink 2013-2016.
Features
Type of wine
Pairings
Winery
Size
Appellation
Alcohol
15.0%
Grapes
Serving
Between 10ºC and 12ºC
Winemaking
Aged more than 10 years with the traditional Soleras system.
Estimated transit time: 3-4 working days.
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| 1-6 | £17.38 | £8.69 (-£8.69) |
| 7-12 | £26.29 | £13.14 (-£13.14) |
| 13-18 | £30.30 | £15.15 (-£15.15) |
| 19-24 | £42.60 | £21.30 (-£21.30) |
| 25-30 | £45.90 | £22.95 (-£22.95) |
| 31-36 | £51.69 | £25.84 (-£25.84) |
| 37-42 | £60.51 | £30.26 (-£30.26) |
| 43-48 | £67.20 | £33.60 (-£33.60) |
| 49-54 | £71.29 | £35.65 (-£35.65) |
| 55-60 | £77.98 | £38.99 (-£38.99) |
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