Often disregarded and misinterpreted as a tipple for older generations, sherry is in the middle of a rebirth thanks to its great popularity among hipsters, particularly in the drier forms of fino and manzanilla. Their customers at The Great Wine Co. have looked far and wide for these unique treasures, succeeding in creating a spectrum of the bizarre, the fantastic, and the whimsical. Attractive to both experienced connoisseurs and interested newcomers, The Great Wine Co. assortment highlights the many and complex flavours of sherry. The Great Wine Co. presents a sherry experience that is both modern and classic, whether your taste is for a clean, fresh fino or the sophisticated, nutty nuances of a manzanilla.
Pedro Ximénez 37.5cl
Carefully hand-harvested from the Montilla-Moriles area, famed for yielding the best PX for sherry, the Pedro Ximénez 37.5cl is a wonderful expression of the famous Pedro Ximénez grapes. Under the strong Spanish heat, these grapes are traditionally sun-dried to concentrate their inherent sweetness. Early fortification stops the vinification process, producing lusciously sweet wine that is subsequently matured in the solera method for five years on average. Perfect for individuals with a sweet taste and appreciation of great dessert wines, this Pedro Ximénez sherry offers an indulgent and rich experience with a residual sugar concentration ranging between 350 and 400 grammes per litre.
Indulge in the exquisite sweetness of Pedro Ximénez 37.5cl and elevate your sherry collection today!
Velo Flor Manzanilla
Unlike most Manzanilla, Velo Flor has aged for nine to ten years—a lot more time. This produces a wine with Manzanilla freshness mixed with the richness and depth of Amontillado, with a golden hue and strong scents of cider apple, butterscotch, blanched almond and salted caramel. It has a rich, rounded smoothness in the mouth, with a little gamey, charcuterie flavour and the scent of golden apples buried during the winter. Long, silky and beautiful; far more complexity and concentration than usual in this kind of wine. The Asencio family’s passion project, Bodegas Alonso, aims to save Pedro Romero, Gaspar Florido, and Fernando Mendez—some of Sanlucar’s best soleras.
Experience the unparalleled complexity of Velo Flor Manzanilla and savour its rich, silky elegance today!
Fino, 50cl
Presented in a 50-cl bottle, Fino captures the grace and customs of exquisite sherry-making. Once strengthened to 15% ABV, the wine ages carefully in 500-litre American oak barrels for three years. A layer of yeast called ‘flower’ develops on the surface during this period to help biological ageing. This unusual technique gives the fino delicate smells and a nuanced profile that produces a light, crisp wine with subdued notes of fresh bread, almond, and green apple. This fino is ideal for peritifs or complementing light cuisine like tapas and seafood since the careful ageing under flor guarantees a delicate and refreshing finish.
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Fino 37.5cl
Starting with hand-harvested Palomino grapes from 40-year-old vines plucked in late August, Fino 37.5cl highlights the superb workmanship of traditional sherry-making. Derived from the soft initial pressing, the must is fermented to dryness before being fortified. After that, this well made wine is matured beneath a protective layer of flor in the conventional solera system for four years on average, therefore preventing oxidation and maintaining its delicate features. The outcome is a clean, pale fino with subdued aromas of almond and green apple, providing a cool, sophisticated tasting experience that represents the legacy and accuracy of its manufacture.
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1/14 Oloroso 50cl
1/14 Oloroso 50cl is the height of Bodegas Alonso’s sherry work, a sincere effort by the Asencio family to honour Sanlucar’s legendary soleras—Fernando Mendez, Gaspar Florido, and Pedro Romero. Ranked among the best sherries worldwide, this single expression epitomises difference and offers unparalleled complexity and grace. Every bottle is evidence of centuries-old custom and painstaking ageing that produces a rich, nutty flavour with notes of toffee, dried fruits, and a trace of wood. Perfectly balanced and incredibly delicious, the 1/14 Oloroso is a real gem for those looking for the core of the Sherry legacy.
Experience the unparalleled elegance of 1/14 Oloroso 50cl and elevate your sherry collection today!
The Resurgence of Sherry
At The Great Wine Co., they invite you to browse through their carefully selected collection of sherries and embark on a trip through decades of skilled workmanship. A flavour of tradition and elegance is guaranteed in every bottle, from the brisk Finos to the olorosos that are rich in flavour. Find your ideal pairing and take your tasting experience to the next level right now, regardless of whether you are a seasoned enthusiast or just starting out with sherries.
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