Xixarito Oloroso

It is a wine made from palomino grapes. The special structure that it shows from the beginning advises tasters to use it for oxidative aging. That is why alcohol is added up to 17°, thus preventing the development of the flor veil, with which the wine ages exposed to oxygen through the traditional criaderas and solera system. The result is a highly structured and complex wine.

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Although Olorosos sometimes reach relatively high alcohol content, even above 20% vol., this is simply the result of the long aging process, in which the butt allows the evaporation of a significant part of the water contained in the wine. , thus concentrating not only the alcohol, but also the rest of the components that provide aromas, flavors and complexity.

Development and Aging

Coming from the complete fermentation of palomino grape musts, olorosos are "vocational" wines; the special structure that they show from the beginning advise tasters to classify them for oxidative aging. The initial heading at 17% vol. of alcohol prevents the development of the flor veil, so the wine ages exposed at all times to the slow action of oxygen through the traditional system of criaderas and solera.

The slow loss of water through the walls of the wooden casks fosters a continuous process of concentration, which makes the wine gain in structure, smoothness and complexity.

OLOROSO AND GASTRONOMY

service and consumption

The ideal serving temperature for Oloroso is between 12º and 14º C.

Oloroso, as its name suggests, is a wine of enormous aromatic complexity. Its strong personality places it at the level of dishes with character before which it displays its full potential. It is the most appropriate wine for red meat and game.

It goes perfectly with meat stews or stews; especially with gelatinous meats such as oxtail or cheeks. Exceptional pairing for mushrooms, as well as for highly cured cheeses.

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FRESH AND IN A GLASS OF WHITE WINE

Serve it between 12 and 14º C in a glass of white wine.

SOFT AND PERSISTENT

Ideal to accompany intense flavors and prolong the sensations.

IDEAL TO ENJOY BY DRINKS

Its structure allows you to keep open bottles for months.

Tell this when serving it: Xixarito was how José Rodriguez Jiménez was known, who in 1984 bought the winery and created the foundations of what is now Bodegas Barón.

Xixarito is also the name of one of the winery's best soleras. Before it was called San José and it is up to seven years old, it is a real treasure inside the winery.