COLOUR
Other
TYPE
Fortified
VINTAGE
N/A
GRAPE
Palomino Fino
PRODUCER
Valdespino
REGION
Andalucía
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Coliseo Amontillado VORS is a fortified wine from Bodegas Valdespino, a winery with roots in 1264, situated in the Jerez-Xérès-Sherry Denominación de Origen in Andalusia, Spain. This Amontillado is classified as VORS, indicating a minimum average age of 30 years, with some components of the blend being significantly older. The wine is made from the Palomino Fino grape and is notable for its origin from exceptionally old 'NO' casks, a designation for ancient Sherry reserves. Valdespino is recognized for its commitment to traditional winemaking methods, including fermenting wines in oak barrels, and its ownership of significant vineyard holdings, particularly in the Macharnudo Alto area.
ALCOHOL
17.0%
AVG. PRICE
€230
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-14°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
VORS classification means an average age of at least 30 years.
Fact 02
Originates from 'NO' casks, signifying exceptionally old, undisturbed Sherry.
Fact 03
Valdespino ferments wines in oak barrels, a rare traditional practice.
Fact 04
Grapes often come from Macharnudo Alto, a revered Sherry vineyard.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Coliseo Amontillado VORS is produced using the traditional solera system, a method of fractional blending where younger wines are introduced to older barrels to maintain consistency and complexity over time. The wine is fortified, typically to an alcohol by volume of 17% or higher, a standard for Amontillado Sherries. It then undergoes a prolonged period of oxidative aging in oak casks. The VORS designation indicates a minimum average age of 30 years, with the 'NO' casks representing particularly ancient and undisturbed reserves within the solera. The base wine is derived from Palomino Fino grapes, grown in the chalky albariza soils of the Jerez region.
