COLOUR
Other
TYPE
Fortified
VINTAGE
NV
GRAPE
Palomino
PRODUCER
Williams & Humbert
REGION
Andalusia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Alegria Manzanilla is a non-vintage fortified wine from Bodegas Williams & Humbert, produced in the Manzanilla-Sanlúcar de Barrameda DOP in Andalusia, Spain. It is made from 100% Palomino grapes and is biologically aged for over five years in the traditional Criaderas and Soleras system. The wine's name, 'Alegria,' translates to 'joy' in Spanish, hinting at its refreshing nature. Its distinctiveness stems from its aging in Sanlúcar de Barrameda, which imparts a characteristic saline quality and a subtle bitter finish. Williams & Humbert, founded in 1877, is a highly regarded sherry producer with extensive facilities.
ALCOHOL
15.0%
AVG. PRICE
€11
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
6-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Alegria means 'joy' in Spanish, reflecting the wine's vibrant spirit.
Fact 02
The name 'Manzanilla' is thought to derive from the Spanish word for chamomile.
Fact 03
Sanlúcar de Barrameda is the only place Manzanilla can be produced.
Fact 04
This Manzanilla is aged in casks made from American oak.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Alegria Manzanilla is produced using the first gravity pressings of Palomino grapes, with fermentation occurring at 22°C and early removal of lees. The wine is then biologically aged for over five years under flor in oak casks as part of the traditional Criaderas and Soleras system. The solera for this Manzanilla is noted for having an uncommonly low number of six criaderas.
