
Valdespino Solera 1842 Medium Sweet Oloroso VOS Aged 20 Years
How this wine tastes
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Flavour profile
Discover the opulent flavors and refined complexity of Valdespino "Solera 1842" Medium Sweet Oloroso, a very old sherry with a rich history dating back to 1842. This impressive sherry has been aged for 20 years, creating a harmonious balance of sweetness and intensity that will delight even the most discerning palates.
Body
Sweetness
Acidity
Aromas & flavours
Grape & vineyard
Winemaking & ageing
Bottle ageing
From vineyard to bottle
The origin, grapes and craftsmanship behind this wine.
Discover the opulent flavors and refined complexity of Valdespino "Solera 1842" Medium Sweet Oloroso, a very old sherry with a rich history dating back to 1842. This impressive sherry has been aged for 20 years, creating a harmonious balance of sweetness and intensity that will delight even the most discerning palates.
Valdespino "Solera 1842" Medium Sweet Oloroso is a beautiful mahogany-colored sherry with a seductive aroma of dried fruit, raisins, caramel, nuts, and subtle spices. On the palate, it reveals a silky texture and a perfect balance of sweetness and fresh acidity, with deep flavors of figs, dates, vanilla, and a hint of cocoa. The long, elegant finish makes this sherry a true treat for the senses.
This exquisite Oloroso sherry is produced in Spain's renowned Jerez region, where Palomino grapes are grown on the renowned chalky Albariza soils unique to the area. Valdespino is a historic sherry house with a long tradition of craftsmanship and a passion for creating exceptional wines.
The Valdespino "Solera 1842" Medium Sweet Oloroso sherry is carefully produced according to the traditional "sistema de criaderas y soleras" method. This sherry is aged for at least 20 years, during which it is continuously blended with younger wines, resulting in a rich, complex, and nuanced flavor experience.
Serve this enchanting Oloroso sherry at room temperature (between 16°C and 18°C) in an elegant wine glass to fully appreciate its complex aromas and flavors. Valdespino "Solera 1842" Medium Sweet Oloroso is a versatile accompaniment to a wide variety of dishes, such as blue cheeses, pâtés, nuts, and chocolate desserts. This sherry can also be enjoyed on its own as a luxurious digestif.
Immerse yourself in the rich history and unparalleled taste of Valdespino "Solera 1842" Medium Sweet Oloroso Very Old Sherry, an elegant and refined wine that is a true delight for the connoisseur.
Herkomst & details
The wine’s characteristics, origin and practical details.
The wine
Sherry
- Wine type
- Sherry
- Varietal(s)
- -
- Vintage
- -
- Size
- 0.5 L
- Alcohol content
- 21.0%
- Closure
- -
Origin & winery
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- Producer
- Valdespino
- Winery websiteWebsite
- bodegavaldespino.com (opens in a new tab)
- Country
- -
- Region
- -
- Appellation
- -
Terroir & maturation
A minimum of 20 years aged in a Solera system in oak barrels.
- Soil
- -
- Maturation
- A minimum of 20 years aged in a Solera system in oak barrels.
- Oak aged
- Yes
- Single grape variety
- -
- Sparkling
- No
- Malolactic conversion
- -
Serving & cellaring
Blue cheese,
Chocolate desserts,
Fruit tarts
- Ideal serving temperature
- 12° - 14°C
- Drinking Window
- 2026–2046
- Food Pairing
- Blue cheese,
Chocolate desserts,
Fruit tarts
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