En Rama Sherries are not filtered as heavily as standard commercial Sherries and the method of choice for clarification is fining with egg whites. A less aggressive approach allows the Bodegas Baron to maintain the integrity of this Manzanilla in its more natural state out of barrel and the barrels are especially selected for this style. Yes, it's lively, richer even, and very fresh on the palate.
When choosing a biologically aged Sherry, one made "en rama" is a great way to go. With only a light filtration for sub particles, this style is slightly cloudy, and packed with flavor. When I tried this Manzanilla en Rama from Bodegas Barón, I knew I wanted to include it in a Martini. I chose the Four Pillars Off Broadway and used Sherry in place of Vermouth. I love the flavor of this Sherry so I did a somewhat aggressive 50/50 split, though traditionally it would have been 2oz Gin to 1oz Sherry. I say go for the 50/50, you won't be disappointed. The full, rich, and nutty flavor of the Sherry was an excellent accompaniment for the citrus and macadamia notes in this Gin. I paired it with olives, hard salty cheese, and Jamón Serrano. Perfection!
Central to the Spanish winemaking philosophy is the belief that wine should be released only when it is ready to be consumed, and not a moment before. Spanish wine law focuses squarely on this issue: the terms Crianza, Reserva and Gran Reserva are highly regulated indicators of the amount of time a wine has aged prior to its release. In Rioja, Navarra, and the Ribera del Duero (which have the...
Sherry actually gets its name from our anglo-inability to pronounce the word “Jerez,” the town at the southern end of Spain in which the wine is produced. Like Champagne, Sherry can only be called Sherry if it comes from this specific region. That said, there are other “Sherry-styled” wines worthy of note produced outside of the Sherry D.O. (known as vinos generosos). Montilla, lying to the...
Manzanilla refers to a Fino Sherry that comes from the seaside town of Sanlúcar de Barrameda. The proximity of the sea causes the flor to grow even thicker here, resulting in a very dry Sherry that has a distinctive briny, almost saline note. Manzanilla Sherry is light and refreshing - it spends an average of only three to five years in the solera. It should absolutely be consumed while young,...
Accounting for over 90% of the vine plantings in Jerez, this relatively neutral grape provides the ideal “blank canvas” for the creation of fabulously complex Sherries (much like the Ugni Blanc grape does in Cognac).
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