Valdespino Fino Inocente
£15.44 (Inc. VAT bot. 75 cl.) / North Ireland
Other sizes: Magnum
1 for immediate shipment. More, available on 08/11/2024
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.
Shipping to North Ireland
Estimated transit time: 4-5 working days.
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