La Gitana ‘En Rama’ Manzanilla Sherry

Origin : Sanlúcar de Barrameda, Spain

Grape Varieties : 100% Palomino Fino

Tasting Note : Bright golden in colour with green tinges that evoke the grape variety and must from which it originates. The aroma is complex, pungent, mineral and delicate. The characteristic aromas that originate from this type of wine are influenced by the proximity of the Hidalgo cellars to the sea and the fresh fragrance of the ocean breeze. On the palate the ‘En Rama’ is fresh, dry, salty, light and elegant, mouth feel with a touch of bitterness.

Food Pairing : Should be served chilled, ideal with all types of tapas, fish, shellfish, white and smoked meats, salads, vegetarian dishes, ham and olives.

Vegetarian/Vegan : Yes/Yes

Alcohol : 15% abv

Winery : Manzanilla La Gitana ‘En Rama’ is traditionally produced from the first press juice of the Palomino Fino grape variety, meticulously grown on white albariza soils, highly prized for producing the finest and highest quality musts. The grapes are grown in their own vineyards situated in the Balbiana and Miraflores estates, considered to be the best within Jerez.

The Harvest took place in early September, when the grapes have reach optimum ripeness. La Gitana En Rama is produced only from free run juice without any pressure being exerted. Alcoholic fermentation takes place under controlled temperature conditions, catalysed by natural yeast. Once fermentation concludes, the young wine is fortified to 15 A.B.V. Maturation takes place using the traditional “Solera System” in old American oak casks, under a layer “flor” form by the yeasts. Bodegas Hidalgo LaGitana specially selects 35 of the finest casks for their ‘En Rama’. Only in Sanlúcar de Barrameda, influenced by the ocean breeze, are the ideal climatic conditions for the production of Manzanilla found. ‘En Rama’ signifies a Sherry that has been bottled almost directly from the barrel making the wine more intense and complex. The idea is to taste the Sherry almost as if you had visited the bodega in Spain and dipped your glass into the barrel.