Wednesday 4 July 2012

Manzanilla La Gitana 15%, Vinicola Hidalgo

Appearance
Very pale strawy silvery gold, legs.
Nose
Light, fresh, delicate, touch briny with gentle flor salinity, slight traces of flowers and slightest hint of autolysis.
Palate
Fresh very dry and tangy with decent acidity and a touch of white and yellow fruit and almond, very light yet has a certain presence and a good long clean finish .



Comments:
The biggest selling Manzanilla. Huge amounts are drunk at the Feria in Sevilla. 70% of the bodega's production is Manzanilla from Hidalgo's own Balbaina and Miraflores vineyards and La Gitana runs through no less than 14 scales, being bottled at about 5 years old. La Gitana was once sold as a Manzanilla Pasada, but is now more popular as a younger wine.The brand was named at the turn of the century by the great grandfather of Javier Hidalgo,the current owner, after a pretty Malaga barmaid whose animal magnetism captivated her customers - and him. He had a portrait painted by the painter father of the famous composer Joaquin Turina which hangs in the bodega's office.

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