{"product_id":"toro-albala-poley-palo-cortado-en-rama-25-anos-nv-500ml","title":"Toro Albalá Poley Palo Cortado En Rama 25 Años NV 500ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Toro Albalá Poley Palo Cortado En Rama 25 Años NV is a distinctive dry wine from Andalucía’s historic D.O.P. Montilla-Moriles appellation. Produced entirely from Pedro Ximénez grapes, it originates from estate vineyards planted on the region’s chalky white albariza soils. The fruit is harvested by hand before being vinified and selected for extended maturation. Its unusual character begins in special Fino casks that develop differently from the rest of the cellar’s biological wines. The protective veil of flor weakens unusually early in these American oak casks, allowing oxidative maturation to commence. The wine then continues ageing oxidatively for around 25 years, developing the complexity, concentration and savoury depth associated with mature Palo Cortado. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the glass, it displays an amber colour with copper and greenish reflections. Its intense bouquet reveals tobacco leaves, seasoned wood, black pepper and clove alongside citrus peel and delicate pastry notes. Walnut and hazelnut nuances contribute further maturity and aromatic depth. The palate enters completely dry but expands generously across the mouth, supported by clearly defined acidity. As the wine develops, its freshness gradually gives way to a pronounced saline impression. Despite its considerable age and concentration, the wine remains poised, intense and elegant. It is particularly well suited to roasted lamb, braised oxtail, game, spiced partridge, foie gras, jamón and savoury pastry dishes. Serve slightly chilled to preserve its freshness while allowing its mature aromas to unfold. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOSE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e– Intense and mature\u003cbr\u003eTobacco leaf, seasoned wood, black pepper, clove, citrus peel, fine pastry, walnut and hazelnut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePALATE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e– Dry, expansive and finely balanced\u003cbr\u003eRoasted nuts, citrus peel, mature oak and savoury spice supported by clearly defined acidity and a mouth-filling texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFINISH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e– Long, elegant and saline\u003cbr\u003eLingering walnut, tobacco, pepper, citrus and persistent maritime salinity. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews \u0026amp; Accolades\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e“It’s nutty, spirity and peachy, with a touch of varnish and a sleek palate, pungent and moderately bitter, very pleasant to drink.”\u003c\/em\u003e — The Wine Advocate, 93 Points\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“This Montilla Palo Cortado has a lovely nose showing hazelnuts, orange rind and caramel with some terra cotta. This is intense and really flavorful, with caramel notes that mingle with cedar. Well-delineated freshness makes it very harmonious. This has a long, penetrating finish. It comes from a solera with an average age of 25 years.”\u003c\/em\u003e — JamesSuckling.com, 94 Points\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiner Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaker – Toro Albalá\u003cbr\u003eVarietal – Pedro Ximénez\u003cbr\u003eCountry – Spain\u003cbr\u003eRegion – \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMontilla-Moriles\u003cbr\u003eAppellation – Montilla-Moriles\u003cbr\u003eSize – 500ml\u003cbr\u003eABV – 20.5%\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Toro Albala","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44223826296919,"sku":"T-ALB-PALO-CORTARDO-25","price":109.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/9258\/3217\/files\/f14cee85-c7a1-4499-8865-b23b9f078d9e.webp?v=1788395479","url":"https:\/\/kentstreetcellars.com.au\/products\/toro-albala-poley-palo-cortado-en-rama-25-anos-nv-500ml","provider":"Kent Street Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}