Seppeltsfld. Dp898 Aged Flor Apera NV

Category:
 
Fortified Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Madeira Wines
Producer:
 
Seppeltsfld.
Label Name:
 
Dp898 Aged Flor Apera NV
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
Barossa Valley, South Australia
Volume:
 
500ml
ABV:
 
21%
Grape(s):
 
Palomino
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Retailer tasting notes (Qantas, Wine Wolf, Rathdowne) describe intense rancio, citrus peel and long finish. related Seppeltsfield aperas (e. g. , DP233 Dry Apera) have received ~92–93 points from major critics

Tasting Note
Bright russet-gold; intense rancio aromas of dried orange peel, toasted almonds, wood smoke and honeysuckle. Momentarily off-dry on entry, then bracingly dry with vibrant acidity and a long, saline, nutty finish.

Food Pairing
Western: aged Manchego, roasted pork belly, salt-baked fish, almond tart or pecan pie. Asian: miso-glazed black cod, char siu, salted egg yolk prawns, yakitori or spicy Sichuan dishes (small portions to balance).

Production Method
Free-run Palomino juice fermented then fortified with neutral spirit. Aged under a flor layer, flor later removed to initiate oxidative barrel maturation; fractional solera-style blending yields an average age ~48–50 years in oak.

Vineyard Info
Seppeltsfield Estate (est. 1851) in the Barossa Valley; famed for its Centennial Cellar and premium Paramount fortified releases sourced from long-lived solera stocks.