COLOUR
Other
TYPE
Fortified
VINTAGE
NV
GRAPE
Pedro Ximénez
PRODUCER
José Estévez
REGION
Andalucía
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Sweet
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Vintry's Royal Cream is a sweet Sherry from the Jerez-Xérès-Sherry region of Andalusia, Spain, produced by José Estévez. This non-vintage fortified wine is primarily made from Pedro Ximénez grapes. Its distinctive sweetness is achieved through the addition of a sweet Pedro Ximénez wine to the blend. The wine undergoes oxidative aging in American oak barrels using the Solera system, with an average age of 5 years in the blend. Vintry's is a brand produced by Anora Sweden, and this Royal Cream is positioned as a well-priced, typical example of a sweet Sherry.
ALCOHOL
17.5%
AVG. PRICE
€13
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
It's a fortified wine, meaning grape spirit is added to boost its alcohol content.
Fact 02
The Solera system is like a liquid library, blending young and old wines for consistency.
Fact 03
Pedro Ximénez grapes are known for their intense sweetness when dried.
Fact 04
This Sherry is often enjoyed as a dessert in itself.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Vintry's Royal Cream begins with the fermentation of white wine grapes using natural yeast in stainless steel tanks. Following fermentation, the wine is fortified with 96% grape spirit to reach an alcohol by volume of 17.5%. The wine then undergoes oxidative aging in American oak barrels, employing the Solera system. To achieve its characteristic sweetness, 25% of a sweet Pedro Ximénez wine is blended into the final product. The average age of the wine components within the Solera system is 5 years.
