Bodegas Toro Albala Centenario Palo Cortado

The Palo Cortado is a selected butt from the many that we have in the cellar as a result of the desire for collecting

Pedro Ximénez

$1,163.00

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Preserved Fruit, Citrus Fruit, Concentrated / Preserved Fruit, and Mineral, Toasted, Sweet Spice, Reductive & Oxidative Nuttiness, Woody, and Smokey

BODY: Full
DRYNESS: Dry
ACIDITY: Medium
TANNIN: Medium
ALCOHOL (%): High (More than 14%)

Origin: Andalucia (Montilla-Moriles & More), Spain

Grape Varietals:

Pedro Ximénez

Winemaking:

Fortification

Maturation: Solera Aging Oak Barrels and Bottle Ageing

Awards:

WESTERN FOOD PAIRING
Mushroom risotto, Smoked fatty fish, Meat stews

ASIAN FOOD PAIRING
Beef and mushroom ramen, Japanese fruit pastries, Banana sticky rice cakes

Bodegas Toro Albalá

Toro Albalá is a family winery with a centennial history, where the pass of years and the know-how had the last said. Time, silence, vintage wines that express each harvest’s essence like unique artisanal gems. Today, Antonio Sánchez is the head

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Bodegas Toro Albala Centenario Palo Cortado

The Centenario wines convey the character and spirit of the winery. They are the result of Antonio Sánchez and each of the workers’ efforts and care for years.

Both the Amontillado and the Pedro Ximénez are wines selected by Antonio Sánchez decades ago, with a very special purpose, to share them during Holy Week with his friends and family. They were only opened on those dates, the rest of the year they wouldn’t allow anyone to touch them. Today, Antonio has decided it’s time to share them with the rest of the world.

The Palo Cortado is a selected butt from the many that we have in the cellar as a result of the desire for collecting. This wine has been chosen because it has all the characteristics of a good palo cortado and reflects the character of Toro Albalá

Caramelized & Nutty Desserts

These wines are often aged oxidatively and show developed characteristics of rich caramel, cream and a range of nutty aromas. Sweetness levels can vary.

Many of these wines are made from dried grapes, and are often fortified or solera aged. Often viscous in texture, they classically have notes of almonds, coffee, and marmalade. Some styles may have a "cooked" tinge to it due to being aged in warm conditions

Fortification

Fortified wines are wines which have alcohol added to them, usually in the form of a neutral grape spirit like brandy. This was originally done to extend the longevity of wines, for the purpose of long journeys such as a the sailing routes of the East India Company

These styles are often sweeter as the fortification arrests fermentation early.