Bodegas Emilio Hidalgo Gobernador Oloroso Sherry

Name: Bodegas Emilio Hidalgo Gobernador Oloroso Sherry | Bine & Vine
Brand: Dessert
Price: 39.99 USD
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$39.99

Emilio Hidalgo Gobernador Oloroso Sherry

Oloroso, sherries are “born” when fino fails to form on sherry at the beginning of its life in the bodega or when a producer decides to fortify the wine enough such that the growth of flor is inhibited.

At Hidalgo, because they are a family-run bodega, they prefer to let nature take its course. Once it is determined that flor is not forming on the new Palomino stocks, these barrels are classified as Oloroso and the unique aging process begins.

Without the veil of flor to protect the wine, slow, natural oxidation begins and the wine develops its nutty aromas and deep amber color.

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Categories: Wine, Dessert, Sherry, Region, Spain, Other Spain Tags: Dessert, Emilio Hidalgo, Fino, Fino Sherry, Jerez DO, Palomino, Sherry, Sherry DO, Spain, Spanish, Sweet Sherry, Xérès DO

Emilio Hidalgo Gobernador Oloroso Sherry

Tasting Notes
This extremely versatile sherry can do everything from opening a meal to serving as the after-dinner entertainment. The rich mahogany color of Gobernador gives a hint to this wine’s complexity. Made from 100% Palomino it shows aromas of walnuts, tea and a bit of faint toasty smoke on the nose. On the palate, the wine is dry, smooth and well-balanced. The Jerezanos drink this with just about everything….it is their “go-to” wine.

Food Pairing
Serve as a stand alone aperitif or as a wine, with any savory foods such as stews, fish and meats.

VINEYARD & PRODUCTION INFO
Production area/appellation: DO Jerez
Vineyard name: Jerez de la Frontera
Soil composition: Chalk and sand
Year vineyard planted: 1974; 2003

WINEMAKING & AGING
Varietal composition: 100% Palomino
Type of aging container: Barrels
Size of aging container: 500 L
Age of aging container: Average 80-100 years old
Type of oak: American oak
Length of aging before bottling: Until ordered
Length of bottle aging: Pure Barrel Aging

ANALYTICAL DATA
Alcohol: 20%
pH level: 3.22
Residual sugar: 3 g/L
Acidity: 5 g/L

PRODUCER PROFILE
Estate owned by: The Hidalgo family
Winemaker: Manuel Jesus Nieves
Estate founded: 1874
Region: DO Jerez
Country: Spain

Reviews

Wine & Sprits: “Notes of anise and clove distinguish this robust Oloroso, accenting its salinity…Firm on the palate, with sharp acidity that penetrates the depths of the wine’s flavors, this would be delicious with clams sauteed in olive oil and garlic.” (94 Pts)

Wine Spectator – “Shows lovely focus and persistence, with a prominent thread of bitter almond that runs from start to finish, while singed clove, dried orange peel, juniper, roasted cedar and ginger notes fill in the remaining space.” (92 Pts)