Flavour Profile

Alvear

Alvear Asuncion Oloroso

Name: Alvear Asuncion Oloroso
Brand: Alvear
Price: null USD
Rating: 4.25 (0 reviews)

Spain, Andalucia

White fortified wine

4.3

Expert Rating

4.0

Highly Reviewed

Non-vintage

Price not available

WINE DESCRIPTION

Alvear's Asuncion Oloroso is an exceptional sherry, showcasing the depth and complexity that define the Oloroso style from the Montilla-Moriles region in Spain. This exquisite wine is made from 100% Pedro Ximénez grapes, a variety that thrives in the region's white albariza soils and hot, dry climate. Aged through the traditional solera system, the Asuncion Oloroso undergoes a lengthy oxidative aging process. This method involves a series of barrels where younger wines are systematically blended with older ones, allowing for a gradual, nuanced development of flavors. The extended aging in American oak barrels under warm conditions contributes to the sherry's deep amber color, rich texture, and profound flavor profile.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

Alvear's Asuncion Oloroso sherry is a masterful display of balance and intensity.The nose is greeted with a powerful array of aromas, including dried figs, roasted nuts, and caramel, combined with hints of spice and wood. On the palate, it delivers a luxurious and full-bodied experience, rich with flavors of dark chocolate, toffee, and dried fruits. Despite its richness, the wine maintains an elegant balance, with a dry profile and a lively acidity that prevents it from being overly heavy.

EXPERT RATING

4.3

Profile

Sweetness:

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

Very high

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Mildly aromatic

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Full

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Lean

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

No tannin

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (1)

Palomino

ORIGINS

Winery: Alvear

Region: Andalucia

Andalucia is a wine region located in southern Spain, known for its rich history and diverse range of wines. The region has been producing wine for over 3,000 years, with the Phoenicians and Romans being some of the first to cultivate vines in the area. Andalucia is home to several distinct wine-producing areas, including Jerez, Montilla-Moriles, and Málaga.

CUSTOMER RATING

4.0

0 Reviews