Morenita Cream - Emilio Hidalgo

Morenita Cream - Emilio HidalgoThe Morenita Cream of Emilio Hidalgo is a deliciously sweet sherry made from the grape varieties Palominon (70%) and Pedro Ximénez (30%). In the glass it reveals an intense amber color with golden glints. A clean delicate bouquet with hints of caramel, dried fruit, nutty notes and mocha enriches the nose. Soft and elegant, this sherry lays on the palate and convinces with its nicely balanced sweetness and a slightly refreshing taste at the same time. The finish has a pleasant length. Vinification of the Hidalgo Morenita Cream The hand-picked grapes are destemmed, gently pressed and the resulting must is fermented in stainless steel tanks under temperature control. The young wine is then drawn off, fortified and placed in American oak barrels for aging. After aging without yeast, the wine is transferred to the traditional solera system, in which sherries of the same type are aged in barrels placed one above the other. The oldest wines are stored in the lower barrels (solera), while the youngest wines are stored in the upper rows (criaderas). The sherry intended for sale is always taken from the lower barrels. However, only a small part (maximum one third) is taken and the removed part is then filled up with sherry from the upper rows. The whole principle is continued until the topmost barrels, where young wine, musto, is added to the sherry. The oloroso, produced under oxidative influence, is then blended with a naturally sweet wine. Food recommendation for the Morenita Cream Emilio Hidalgo There are no limits to the possibilities of enjoyment: this sweet sherry from Spain is recommended both for drinking neat and as an aperitif, as an accompaniment to tapas & canapés and as a dessert wine.