Alvaro Domecq Manzanilla La Jaca 75clFormerly the Pilar Aranda sherry house, founded in 1850, this historic sherry producer was purchased by famous Jerez born bullfighter Alvaro Domecq in 1999. Committed to maintaining the tradition of his hometown's iconic wine styles and the history of the estate he took over, the sherries produced at this house are of the highest quality. Selected barrels of Manzanilla from Sanlucar aged in the solera system for an average of four years. Fresh and

with a textured palate and creamy

Many styles and varieties can be grown with great success here

Fermentation and ageing is undertaken in 100% new French oak

A short maceration on the skins precedes fermentation and ageing in oak barrels

New oak is eschewed entirely

It is long and juicy on the palate with bright red fruit and a delicious raspberry licorice flavour

satisfying finish that lingers on the palate

Rich with flavour and structure due to 18 months in 92% new French Oak

tucked between mountains in the Dao region

they produce wine from their own Grand Cru vineyards from Bouzy

it didn't take him long to become a very well regarded winemaker

and spices