Alvear Asuncion Oloroso Montilla-Moriles NV (500ml)
$28.99
Robert Parker - 93 points
"The extraordinary non-vintage Oloroso Asuncion is a medium dark amber-hued, dry, rich, intense effort displaying an amazing perfume of walnuts and honey. Full-bodied, dry, powerful flavors linger on the palate. It is a steal at this price. Drink it with sushi or any number of tapas dishes.
Wine Spectator - 90 points
"Just off-dry and full of chocolate and molasses flavors with accents of butterscotch and iodine. Very harmonious and intense, with a long, pleasant finish."
About Montilla-Moriles:
The Montilla-Moriles wine region is situated in the province of Córdoba and produces mainly sweet dessert wines using similar techniques to those used for the production of Sherry, that is, by crianza bajo velo de flor (which involves allowing a "veil" of flor yeasts to form on the surface of the must in the casks) and por el sistema de criaderas y soleras (which refers to the process of aging the wine in soleras). Because this appellation is not as well known as those that produce Sherry, it is an excellent value.
Region: Montilla-Moriles, Spain
Grape(s): Pedro Ximénez
"The extraordinary non-vintage Oloroso Asuncion is a medium dark amber-hued, dry, rich, intense effort displaying an amazing perfume of walnuts and honey. Full-bodied, dry, powerful flavors linger on the palate. It is a steal at this price. Drink it with sushi or any number of tapas dishes.
Wine Spectator - 90 points
"Just off-dry and full of chocolate and molasses flavors with accents of butterscotch and iodine. Very harmonious and intense, with a long, pleasant finish."
About Montilla-Moriles:
The Montilla-Moriles wine region is situated in the province of Córdoba and produces mainly sweet dessert wines using similar techniques to those used for the production of Sherry, that is, by crianza bajo velo de flor (which involves allowing a "veil" of flor yeasts to form on the surface of the must in the casks) and por el sistema de criaderas y soleras (which refers to the process of aging the wine in soleras). Because this appellation is not as well known as those that produce Sherry, it is an excellent value.
Region: Montilla-Moriles, Spain
Grape(s): Pedro Ximénez
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