Hidalgo Napoleon Amontillado VORS 30 Year Old 500ml
94 POINTS: Decanter World Wine Awards 18/20 POINTS: JancisRobinson.com
Historic bodega founded in 1792. Palomino Fino grapes come from their own vineyards in the Balbaína and Miraflores pagos. Spontaneous fermentation is carried out with a later alcoholic strength increase to 15% abv. The wine was originally made for the private consumption of the family, nowadays there is a limited production available. Matured in American oak casks with an average age of 50 years.
"Tasted blind. Very pungent and full of complex flavour such as earth and truffle, it has maximum concentration and body but it still has finesse. Full of flavours on the palate showing a long list of descriptors like sweet fruit, smoke, black tea and toast. Penetrating stuff." – JancisRobinson.com
Quality is consistent. Deeper bouquet and flavor than most Cali Zins. The Earth tones come thru beautifully about two years from Vintage. Wonderful
Red to contemplate on its own or with good food.
chianti at a good price- good value for everyday drinking
Not quite in same class as recent chianti from Wine Direct released earlier this year-but also half the price. Excellent value for a red wine: you don't have to worry about finding a superior food to match at this excellent price.
Hard pushed to find a NZ red at this price/quality ratio!