Valdespino - Spain
The legendary Valdespino, founded in Jerez de la Frontera in 1875, is one of the oldest bodegas in Jerez. They are the only bodega to produced sherry from the grapes of a single vineyard, and as well as the only house to ferment all wines in old oak barrels with native yeast.
Leyenda Sherries are produced by Bodega M. Gil Luque, a sister company of Valdespino and the third largest producer of wines from Jerez. They are known for producing award winning accessible Sherries.
This acclaimed DO Jerez Cream Sherry has been made using the traditional criaderas and soleras system, with Oloroso Sherry. It is extraordinary in its versatility. Drank cold, you can
enjoy the freshness with notes of caramel, dried fruits, bananas, and red berries. Drank at room temperature, you will experience the full, generous aroma and flavours of ripe figs, nuts, vanilla, and toffee. Enjoy the creamy texture and long finish post dinner on
its own or as an accompaniment to a sweet dessert.
This DO Jerez Fino Sherry has been made using the traditional criaderas and soleras system. The bouquet is the epitome of elegance, with notes of hazelnut, salt spray, and cider apple. On the palate, it is characteristically dry and crisp with an accent of apples, caramel, toffee, and yeasty character that blends exquisitely with a persistent almond
finish. Served at 100C-120C, it makes a marvelous pairing with oysters, olives, salads, and Parmesan cheese.
Acclaimed oloroso DO Jerez Sherry made using the traditional criaderas and soleras system, with a long period of oak ageing. This dark amber hued sherry has pronounced aromas of hazelnuts and dried figs. The palate is dry and smooth, with flavours of cooked nuts, dried oranges, and dates and a fine balance that can only come with careful oxidative ageing. The finish is complex and lingering, and we enjoy sipping this sherry at room
temperature over extended periods both as an aperitif and with desserts.
Candado’ is the Spanish word for ‘padlock’, and each bottle is sealed with one as per tradition to prevent anyone from stealing a glass. Pedro Ximénez grapes are picked
extra ripe and sundried till they become raisins. The wine is then aged under the soleras and criaderas system which gives it a very dark colour and intense aromas of raisins,
dried figs, and dates with subtle hints of coffee. On the palate it is luscious, and sweet, which makes it an excellent partner for desserts, vanilla ice cream and surprisingly, blue cheese. Enjoy at 120C-140C.