La Bota de Oloroso 116 Montilla
HK$ 537.23
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The NV La Bota de Oloroso 116 Montilla follows the wines numbered 74 and 46, from four barrels they selected. It's another textbook example of the category, perhaps a little drier and more vertical, with Pedro Ximenez aromas and hints of peaches, varnish and hazelnuts. It comes from a solera of Pedro Ximénez wines from the cellars of Pérez-Barquero in Montilla that has been aged oxidatively for an average of 30 years. I find finesse, velvet and glycerin in this wine, which makes it closer to the character of a Palo Cortado. This summer 2022 bottling is 3,000 bottles.
Features
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Size
Appellation
Alcohol
20.5%
Grapes
Serving
Between 12ºC and 14ºC
Winemaking
Aged by the criaderas and soleras system with an average age of over 35 years.
Description
The Bota de Oloroso 116 Montilla is a testament to the power of time and the oenological wisdom of a region often overshadowed by its neighbouring Jerez. From the historic Pérez Barquero winery, this edition is part of a Montilla series that began with the unforgettable Bota 46 and 74. In all of them there is a common thread: the expert hand of Rafael Córdoba, a key figure in the interpretation of the Montilla-Moriles vineyards, and his meticulous work in harvests that prioritise the authentic expression of the Pedro Ximénez.
Made from second press musts, known locally as coloured wines, La Bota de Oloroso 116 Montilla moves away from the sweet stereotype of the PX grape to showcase its drier, more structured and fragrant profile. Here, Juan Márquez, head winemaker, makes bold decisions: to give prominence to these intense musts, which many would discard for long ageing. It is precisely this boldness that allows wines like this one to emerge, with a deeply expressive character, tension, balance and an unmistakable fragrance that speaks of the soil and time.
Sourced exclusively from the Diógenes solera -one of the hidden gems of the El Puente winery-, this saca selects butts located in the third row, which implies a slower, slower and deeper ageing. All the selected butts belong to the solera in the strict sense of the word, without the participation of criaderas. The result: a wine with an average age of around 35 years, surpassing its predecessors in maturity and concentration. Each drop is a lesson in history and selection.
Winemaking
After complete fermentation of the must, La Bota de Oloroso 116 Montilla enters directly into oxidative ageing, without passing through a veil of flor. This process takes place in American oak casks, which are not completely filled, thus allowing a slow evolution in constant contact with oxygen. Over the years, the wine develops a unique aromatic complexity, the result of the slow transformation of its compounds. The butts selected for this edition are chosen for their ability to balance power and finesse. The Bota de Oloroso 116 Montilla is bottled unfiltered and unstabilised, preserving its genuine character intact.
Taste
La Bota de Oloroso 116 Montilla is majestic from the very first moment. On the nose, a complex symphony: dried fruits (walnut, hazelnut), noble woods, varnish, orange peel, incense and spices. The palate is dry, broad and deep. The acidity provides a fresh tension that compensates for its structure and volume. The finish is very long, saline and slightly bitter, with echoes of toasted almonds, tanned leather and umami notes. Served between 12 and 13 °C in a Riesling or white glass, La Bota de Oloroso 116 Montilla reveals all its complexity, with an austere and persistent elegance, ideal to drink calmly and attentively.
Shipping to Hong Kong
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