Thursday 14 June 2012

Puerto Fino 15%, Emilio Lustau

Appearance
Bright pale strawy gold, legs.
Nose
Light and fresh, touches seaside, almond, quince, flor and slight traces of dried apricot and bread with just the slightest hint of Marmite, soft.
Palate
Middle weight soft and very smooth. Less "punzante" (sharp pungent attack) than some, dry, low acid and easy but quite classy with all the flavours offered by the nose plus some Palomino fruit. Good length with some charm and presence.
Comments
This fino has an average age of about 5 years, matured in Lustau's bodega in el Puerto de Santa Maria. It won a gold medal in the 2005 International Wine Challenge, and was Champion Fortified Wine in the IWC of 2007.

Price
About £13.50
Available at Drinkmonger Edinburgh and Pitlochry

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