COLOUR
Other
TYPE
Fortified
VINTAGE
NV
GRAPE
Palomino Fino, Pedro Ximénez
PRODUCER
Gonzalez-Byass
REGION
Jerez
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Medium-dry
Acidity
Finish
Long
Intensity
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Cristina Medium Oloroso is a non-vintage Sherry from González Byass, a renowned bodega founded in 1835. The wine is named in honor of María Cristina of Habsburg-Lorraine and is a medium-dry Oloroso, a classification within the D.O. Jerez-Xérès-Sherry y Manzanilla appellation. It is crafted primarily from Palomino Fino grapes with a touch of Pedro Ximénez. The wine undergoes a traditional solera system aging process for seven years in American oak butts, contributing to its unique profile.
ALCOHOL
17.5%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Named in honor of Queen María Cristina of Habsburg-Lorraine.
Fact 02
A blend of two distinct grapes: Palomino Fino and Pedro Ximénez.
Fact 03
Aged for 7 years in American oak butts using the solera system.
Fact 04
Awarded Grand Gold at Mundus Vini 2019.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Cristina Medium Oloroso is produced using a solera system, a traditional method of fractional blending for aging fortified wines. The grapes, Palomino Fino and Pedro Ximénez, are vinified separately and undergo initial oxidative aging. Following this, the wine is aged for seven years in American oak butts as part of the solera system. Fortification is a key step in the production of Sherry, increasing the alcohol content and preserving the wine.
