Velo Flor is a Manzanilla that has been aged for 9-10 years (much longer than the typical 5-6 years). This results in a dry Sherry which retains Manzanilla's hallmark freshness, and yet has significantly greater richness, concentration and complexity. With a pale golden colour, it has intense aromas of chamomile, blanched almond, cider apple and salted caramel. In the mouth, it is dry and refreshing, while having superb flavour intensity and a rich, rounded smoothness. There is both a fragrance of overwintering golden apples, and a slightly salty, olive brine and charcuterie element. Absolutely awesome! Bodegas Alonso is the passion project of the Asencio family to rescue some of Sanlucar's greatest soleras: Fernando Mendez, Gaspar Florido and Pedro Romero.
Velo Flor Manzanilla
Bodegas Alonso
Winemaking
Made from 100% Palomino, grown in several vineyards within the Jerez Superior region, this exceptional Manzanilla is aged for 9-10 years in 600 litre old American oak casks.
Press Review
18/20 - The NV Manzanilla Velo Flor, presented in a Clavelin look-alike bottle, is filled with a wine that has clearly spent a long time under flor and is quite expressive, aromatic and powerful. It has Manzanilla character. This is a purchased wine as they still don't produce their own wines, even though the idea is to do so and even to acquire vineyards in the future. It has a pungent nose and a very saline palate, very balanced and persistent. A very good Manzanilla of considerable age, without any oxidative character.
Press Review
92/100 - The NV Manzanilla Velo Flor, presented in a Clavelin look-alike bottle, is filled with a wine that has clearly spent a long time under flor and is quite expressive, aromatic and powerful. It has Manzanilla character. This is a purchased wine as they still don't produce their own wines, even though the idea is to do so and even to acquire vineyards in the future. It has a pungent nose and a very saline palate, very balanced and persistent. A very good Manzanilla of considerable age, without any oxidative character.
Customer Reviews
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A taste of heaven
One of the most intense and characterful Manzanillas, which allows it to stand up to food with fairly bold flavours. We drank it with chips from the local curry house (with a subtle hint of onion bhaji) served with a quick homemade aïoli sauce. The combination was heavenly!
Product Specification
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ColourWhite
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CountrySpain
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RegionJerez
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StyleVery Dry
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ClosureNatural Cork
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SKUK18461NV
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Alcohol %15%
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GrapePalomino
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Unit Volume75cl
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VeganYes
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VegetarianYes