Alvear Solera

Name: Alvear Solera
Brand: Alvear
Price: 27.99 USD
Rating: 4.6 (0 reviews)

Spain, Andalucia

White fortified wine

4.6

Expert Rating

4.2

Most Reviewed

Non-vintage

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WINE DESCRIPTION

Bodegas Alvear is the oldest operating winery in the Spanish region of Andalucia. It is located in the DO of Montilla Moriles, next door to the more famous region of Jerez. This wine is made from sun-dried Pedro Ximinez grapes resulting in a sweet base wine with flavors of raisins and chocolate. This base wine is then added to a Solera. While wine is bottled from the solera each year, the solera is never emptied and still maintains a fraction of each wine that has been added to it. This particular solera has been in operation since 1927 and produces a very complex wine with notes of coffee, creme brulee, and treacle. Alvear Solera is known for offering a harmonious balance of flavors and aromas. With its exceptional story and distinctive style, this wine is a must for those who enjoy the unusual.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

Alvear Solera is mahogany in color with a pronounced nose of chocolate, raisins, and brown sugar.The palate is thick and unctuous with a lush sweetness that is countered by balanced, soft acidity. The finish is very long with expansive notes of treacle, and caramel. Enjoy with a walnut-loaded triple chocolate brownie or savor it on its own. This wine will last indefinitely in the bottle. However, once opened it is best consumed within a month.

EXPERT RATING

4.6

Profile

Sweetness:

Semi-sweet

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

Very low

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Pronounced

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Rich

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Refreshing

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

Firm

No Tannin

Grippy

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

4.2

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