Barbadillo Palo Cortado Reliquia - 37,5 cl.
HK$ 3,070.46
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The new bottling of the NV Reliquia Palo Cortado comes in a small bottle with a handmade and different label every year (so, each year the Palo Cortado is different in style and all the labels in that bottling are slightly different, as they are painted by hand by the artist, but in the same style). These are wines that, unless something very strange happens, are not going to show any differences, because the rotation of wine in the bottles is really small, as they all have their soleras and criaderas because of how the system is managed, especially in the case of the Palo Cortado, which is the more abundant of these Reliquia wines. In any case, these wines can get more concentrated and powerful, but they are already so concentrated and powerful that it is difficult to notice any differences. This wine will outlive us all. Only 80 half bottles are available yearly for the whole world.
Features
Type of wine
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Size
Appellation
Alcohol
22.0%
Grapes
Serving
Between 10ºC and 12ºC
Winemaking
Aged by the criaderas and soleras system for more than 150 years.
Description
Barbadillo Palo Cortado Reliquia is an oenological jewel of the Bodegas Barbadillo winery, representing the ultimate expression of centenary ageing and the heritage of a tradition that dates back to 1821. This wine is made from Palomino Fino grapes, typical of the Jerez region in Andalusia, Spain.
Winemaking
The must ferments in stainless steel tanks under controlled temperatures, but what really defines its character is the long ageing process it undergoes under the criaderas and soleras system . Palo Cortado is a peculiar wine because, during its elaboration, it begins as a Fino or Amontillado under a veil of flor, but after losing this natural layer of yeasts, it starts an oxidative process typical of Oloroso wines. This double ageing, both biological and oxidative, is what gives Palo Cortado its unique character, combining the freshness of an Amontillado with the complexity and robustness of an Oloroso.
Barbadillo Palo Cortado Reliquia is an extremely rare and limited wine, with a production of only 80 half-bottles per year. The soleras from which it originates were acquired in the mid-19th century and have not been touched since then, guaranteeing unparalleled purity and concentration in each bottle. Its age, which exceeds 100 years, gives it an incomparable aromatic richness and structure.
Taste
Barbadillo Palo Cortado Reliquia is a deeply concentrated wine, with a clean, bright, iodised old gold colour, adorned with mahogany highlights. On the nose, it displays a range of complex aromas, with notes of noble woods, nuts (such as hazelnuts and toasted almonds) and bitter nuances, all enveloped in a deep sense of elegance. On the palate, it is dry and full-bodied, with a balanced structure and refreshing acidity that contrasts with its long oxidative ageing process.
The finish is persistent, leaving a trail of smoky, balsamic and slightly spicy flavours, with a lingering aftertaste that invites further tasting. This wine stands out for its complexity and depth, characteristics of its long ageing and concentration, making it a true oenological masterpiece, capable of enduring beyond time and those who enjoy it.
Shipping to Hong Kong
Estimated transit time: 3 working days.
| Bottles | Price | Complete box |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 bottles | HK$ 134.48 | 6 bottles, Free shipping! |
| 7-11 bottles | HK$ 134.48 | 12 bottles, Free shipping! |
| 13-17 bottles | HK$ 134.48 | 18 bottles, Free shipping! |
| 19-23 bottles | HK$ 134.48 | 24 bottles, Free shipping! |
| 25-29 bottles | HK$ 134.48 | 30 bottles, Free shipping! |
| 31-35 bottles | HK$ 134.48 | 36 bottles, Free shipping! |
| 37-41 bottles | HK$ 134.48 | 42 bottles, Free shipping! |
| 43-47 bottles | HK$ 134.48 | 48 bottles, Free shipping! |
| 49-53 bottles | HK$ 134.48 | 54 bottles, Free shipping! |
| 55-59 bottles | HK$ 134.48 | 60 bottles, Free shipping! |
