Dos Cortados Palo Cortado VOS

Dos Cortados Palo Cortado VOS: A Unique and Exceptional Sherry

The Dos Cortados Palo Cortado VOS by Williams & Humbert is a fortified wine that stands out for its rarity and complexity. Belonging to the prestigious Jerez-Xérès-Sherry Designation of Origin, this Palo Cortado is situated halfway between the delicacy of an Amontillado and the robustness of an Oloroso, offering a unique sensory experience.

Williams & Humbert , one of the historic wineries of the Marco de Jerez, has managed to preserve its legacy over the years. Under the direction of Paola Medina, the winery has opted to recover its oenological treasures, bottling some of its most exclusive and very limited production casks in small "sacks". The Dos Cortados Palo Cortado VOS is an example of this philosophy, a monumental wine of more than 20 years that reflects the mastery and tradition of the winery.

Elaboration and Characteristics:

• Palomino Fino Grape : The base grape for this wine is the Palomino Fino, grown in the prestigious Pago Balbaína, classified as Jerez Superior, known for its "albariza", a white and calcareous soil that provides minerality and character to the wines.
• Oxidative Aging : After a brief biological aging under flor veil, the wine "It is cut" and undergoes oxidative aging in American oak barrels for at least 20 years, following the traditional system of soleras and criaderas. This process gives it its dark amber color, its complex aromas and its intense and persistent flavor.
• VOS: The initials VOS (Vinum Optimum Signatum) indicate that the wine has been certified by the Jerez Regulatory Council as a wine of average age over 20 years, guaranteeing its quality and complexity.
• "Dos Cortados" : This expression refers to the marks that were traditionally made on the barrels to indicate that the wine did not follow the expected path towards Amontillado or Oloroso, becoming a Palo Cortado, a unique style and singular.
• Sensory Profile: It has a beautiful bright amber color and is clear. On the nose, it displays a incisive perfume of nuts such as toasted hazelnuts and a saline touch. On the palate it has a unctuous and delicate entry, with a lot of definition and verticality, revealing intense notes of nuts and a final touch of toasted caramel. With a lot of character, depth and a surprising persistence in the mouth.

Pairing and Consumption:

• Ideal as an aperitif: Its intense aromas and dry flavour make it an excellent companion to whet the appetite, especially on long evenings and in short sips.
• Cured cheeses and nuts: The power of wine pairs perfectly with cured cheeses. intense flavor and toasted nuts.
• Game dishes and stews: Its structure and complexity make it suitable to accompany game meats and tasty stews deep.
• Desserts: Surprisingly, it can also be paired with desserts based on dark chocolate or caramelized nuts.

Dos Cortados Palo Cortado VOS is a wine to enjoy calmly, appreciating every nuance of its aroma and flavor. It is an oenological gem that represents the tradition and excellence of Jerez wines, and the passion of Williams & Humbert for offering unique and exceptional wines.