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Manzanilla Pasada Pastora

Manzanilla Pasada Pastora

The pinnacle of biological aging
Manzanilla Pasada Pastora
37,5 cl. (3/8)
94 Parker
93 Decántalo
90 Atkin
94 Peñín
96 Decanter
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Details
15.00%
Alcohol 15.00%
Andalusia
Production area Andalusia
D.O. Manzanilla - Sanlúcar de Barrameda
Designation of Origin D.O. Manzanilla - Sanlúcar de Barrameda
Barbadillo
Winery Barbadillo
Contains sulphites
100% Palomino
Varieties 100% Palomino
8.0
Service 8.0
37,5 cl. (3/8)
Volume 37,5 cl. (3/8)

Tasting notes Barbadillo Manzanilla Pasada en Rama Pastora 37,5 cl

Manzanilla (37,5 cl. (3/8)). 9 years in solera.

Manzanilla Pasada en Rama Pastora glides into the glass with a brilliant yellow hue that heralds its unique character. On the nose, it unfolds an intense aroma of nuts and varnish, accompanied by a saline touch that evokes the sea breeze of Sanlúcar de Barrameda. On the palate, its dry and balanced profile is revealed with a delicate and persistent bitterness, leaving a long finish that invites one to savour every sip. This wine is recommended for its aromatic complexity and the beautiful combination of saline and bitter notes, resulting in an elegant and memorable experience.

 

Style Manzanilla Pasada Pastora
Light
Body
Dry
Sweet
Less complex
Very complex
Pairing
Cured cheeses, Oily fish, Smoked foods, White fish, Aperitif, Charcuterie, Sushi

About Manzanilla Pasada Pastora

Are you an aficionado of fortified wines? Do you have a passion for biological ageing? Do you spend the entire year dreaming about your summer holidays in Sanlúcar de Barrameda? If the answer is yes, pause for a moment and continue reading about Manzanilla Pasada en Rama Pastora. We are certain that this wine is meant for you.

Sanlúcar de Barrameda, located at the mouth of the Guadalquivir, is the birthplace of this manzanilla pasada, the second to be marketed by Barbadillo, one of the most iconic wineries of the DO Manzanilla - Sanlúcar de Barrameda. What exactly is a manzanilla pasada? These are wines, with biological ageing, that have spent many years under the veil of flor (the famous yeast layer that forms on the surface of the wine in southern Spain). This layer, occasionally very thin, is a living microorganism that, like any other being, is born, lives, and dies. This means that over time, this veil weakens, sometimes creating small 'bald patches' where a portion of the wine comes into contact with air and begins to oxidise. Although this does not happen with Manzanilla Pasada en Rama Pastora (care is taken to keep the veil intact), it is true that throughout this period, the yeast has had ample time (between 8 and 9 years in the case of Barbadillo) to break down all the wine's components: sugars are consumed, glycerine is processed, and new aromas develop (among many other processes).

Like any manzanilla, Manzanilla Pasada en Rama Pastora originates from the palomino grape, native to the region, which is the soul of these wines. After the harvest, the grape clusters arrive at the winery, where they are processed and pressed. Due to climate change and the high temperatures characteristic of southern Spain, these operations are carried out at the end of summer, between August and September. A couple of months later, the first fermentation will have taken place, thus achieving the base wine (known in the region as mosto del año). This wine is then integrated into the criaderas and soleras system that Barbadillo owns in the renowned Arboledilla, one of the most emblematic cathedral-like wineries in the area. From all these casks, a portion is allocated to the manzanilla Solear Saca Estacional. Another portion, corresponding to Manzanilla Pasada en Rama Pastora, goes directly to the Pastoras, a winery with a clear orientation towards the river, right in the area where the upper and lower districts of Sanlúcar converge. In the world of manzanillas, location is crucial. Depending on the environmental conditions, the wine will take on one profile or another. And Montserrat Molina, the winemaker at Barbadillo, was certain that there was no better spot in the entire winery than this.

Finally, what makes Manzanilla Pasada en Rama Pastora special is its bottling process, where a complete selection of the solera is conducted (that part of the casks in contact with the floor). At the crucial moment, all the casks are inspected. Those that do not meet the standard are set aside (obviously), but unlike other manzanillas—where only the selected casks are bottled—Manzanilla Pasada en Rama Pastora remains united as a whole.

For years, it was missed. Many inquired about it until it was revived in the year 2000. Since then, Manzanilla Pasada en Rama Pastora has affirmed its status as indispensable for lovers of biological ageing. A truly unforgettable wine that neither your palate nor your soul will ever forget.

 

Manzanilla Pasada en Rama Pastora glides into the glass with a brilliant yellow hue that heralds its unique character. On the nose, it unfolds an intense aroma of nuts and varnish, accompanied by a saline touch that evokes the sea breeze of Sanlúcar de Barrameda. On the palate, its dry and balanced profile is revealed with a delicate and persistent bitterness, leaving a long finish that invites one to savour every sip. This wine is recommended for its aromatic complexity and the beautiful combination of saline and bitter notes, resulting in an elegant and memorable experience.

 
2017
94 Parker
93 Peñín
2016
93 Parker
93 Peñín
94 Parker
94 Peñín
Without vintage

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  • We send it to France with Colissimo to your home, or with Mondial Relay at a pickup point.
  • The shipment for 3 bottles is €5.95 with Colissimo, or €5.90 with Mondial Relay.
  • For orders over €150 shipping is free with Colissimo or Mondial Relay.