COLOUR
White
TYPE
Fortified
VINTAGE
NV
GRAPE
Palomino Fino
PRODUCER
Bodegas Poniente
REGION
Andalucía
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Bodegas Poniente is a project by Alberto Orte, dedicated to reviving the traditional, terroir-driven styles of Jerez. Located in Jerez de la Frontera, the estate focuses on old-school winemaking. El Aljibe is a Palo Cortado V.O.R.S. (Very Old Rare Sherry), representing a selection of casks that average over 30 years of age. The name 'El Aljibe' refers to the historic water cisterns of the region, symbolizing the deep connection to the land and history of Marco de Jerez.
ALCOHOL
21.5%
AVG. PRICE
€135
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
12-14°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
V.O.R.S. status guarantees that the average age of the wine in this solera is at least 30 years.
Fact 02
Palo Cortado is a rare, enigmatic style of Sherry that starts aging under flor but naturally loses its yeast cover to age oxidatively.
Fact 03
Bodegas Poniente is led by Alberto Orte, a renowned winemaker dedicated to restoring historical Jerez clones and traditional methods.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Crafted from 100% Palomino Fino grapes grown in the albariza soils of Jerez. The wine undergoes initial biological aging under flor before transitioning to oxidative aging. It is aged in a traditional solera system with an average age exceeding 30 years (V.O.R.S.). The wine is bottled with minimal filtration to preserve its complex structure and intense character.
