Valdespino Oloroso 1842 Solero (medium Sweet)

Category:
 
Fortified Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Port Wines
Producer:
 
Valdespino
Label Name:
 
Oloroso 1842 Solero (medium Sweet)
Country:
 
Spain
Region:
 
Jerez (Jerez‑Xérès‑Sherry), Andalucía
Volume:
 
500ml
ABV:
 
21%
Grape(s):
 
Palomino Fino, Pedro Ximénez
Acidity:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
4
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
12-14°C

Awards/Ratings
Decanter 94; Peñín 94; Wine & Spirits 92; Wine Spectator ~91 ; Sommelier Wine Awards Gold (2018)

Tasting Note
Intense mahogany. Aromas of dried figs, dates, raisins, toasted almonds, caramel, dark chocolate and coffee. Smooth, full-bodied palate with toffee, roasted nuts and spice, balanced by tangy acidity and a long, bittersweet finish.

Food Pairing
Western: Roquefort or Stilton, mature cheeses, foie gras, dark chocolate, almond biscuits, jamón ibérico, roasted nuts, duck à l'orange. Asian: Cantonese roast pork (char siu), hoisin or five‑spice duck, Thai mango sticky rice, Malaysian kuih, rich/umami Chinese braises, spiced Szechuan dishes.

Production Method
Fermented in oak, fortified to ~20–21% ABV, then aged oxidatively in a solera system (solera established 1842). A small portion (≈8–10%) of Pedro Ximénez is blended in during ageing to add sweetness.

Vineyard Info
Bodegas Valdespino is a historic Jerez house; its Solera 1842 uses wines from Pago Carrascal/Macharnudo areas. The solera dates to 1842 and the finished wine is VOS (average age >20 years).