Valdespino - Viña Macharnudo Alto 2024 Palomino, Barrel fermented

Valdespino - Viña Macharnudo Alto 2024 Palomino, Barrel fermentedProducer: Valdespino Region: Sherry Grapes: Palomino Style: White Wine Under the Flor Coming from the legendary Macharnudo Alto pago (same grand cru vineyard as some of Valdespinos best sherries), this is 100% Palomino, but done as a still white wine. Its barrel fermented and aged under flor, so you get that gorgeous saline mineral backbone, layered with subtle oxidative notes, roasted nuts, chamomile, and a whisper of smoke.

and dark chocolate

Initially fermented in vat

Region: Galicia y Portugal

Grapes: Garnatxa

Producer: Celler Frisach

unfiltered vibe but stays super drinkable

and full-bodied with intense fruit notes

The maritime character is apparent in the wine

Producer: Thimiopoulos

but done as a still white wine

good fruit (berries) presence

blending the finesse of an Amontillado with the depth of an Oloroso