Manzanilla La Gitana

SWIC score: 90 (IFS)

Tasting notes: Grapefruit, almond, mineral, fresh, sharp. 

Available:
ON (LCBO 745448 - $ 13.95)

BC (BCLS 124594 - $ 14.99)

QC (SAQ 11648662 - $ 18.55)

Winery: Bodegas Hidalgo

Region: D.O. Manzanilla - Sanlúcar de Barrameda (Andalucía)

Varieties: 100% Palomino Fino

Ageing: 5 years by the solera system

Alcohol level: 15.0% alc./vol.

La Gitana (The Gypsy) is probably the most popular Manzanilla brand. Manzanilla is a sherry-style wine, absolutely dry and very pale in colour. The only difference between it and a Fino is that Manzanilla is aged in the village of Sanlúcar de Barrameda. It is said that the constant sea-breeze gives to Manzanillas a characteristic saline flavour. Bodegas Hidalgo has a long history as a Manzanilla producer, which goes back to the 19^th century. Nowadays, the winery is managed by the 6^th generation of Hidalgo family. Drink this Manzanilla La Gitana chilled, pairing it with a wide range of appetizers (especially good for Spanish tapas) as well as cooked fish and shellfish.

Vintage tasted: n/a (February 2013)