Valdespino Cream Sweet Sherry Isabela

the Valdespino winery and the historic sherry tradition

Valdespino is one of the oldest bodegas in Jerez. The family has worked in the region for centuries and is known for its consistent quality. The bodega owns important plots, including Pago Macharnudo Alto. This area enjoys high altitude, plenty of sunshine, and fresh air from the Atlantic Ocean. This combination produces grapes with structure and aromatic tension. Valdespino focuses on sherries in various styles, such as Fino, Amontillado, Oloroso, and Pedro Ximénez. The bodega uses its own vineyards to maintain control over aging and selection.

the Jerez region and the climate for sherry

Jerez is located in southern Spain. The region enjoys warm summers, mild winters, and a distinct oceanic influence. The albariza soil reflects sunlight and retains moisture, giving the vines a consistent growth rate. The grapes ripen fully yet retain their freshness. Sherry production uses the solera system, creating a stable, layered style. Each layer adds structure and flavor. The combination of sun, chalky soil, and controlled aging produces sherries with depth and balance.

characteristics of Valdespino Cream Sweet Sherry Isabela

Valdespino Cream Sweet Sherry Isabela is known for its warm style and full aroma. The wine is a blend of Oloroso and Pedro Ximénez, resulting in a soft texture and distinct aromas of ripe and dried fruit. This style appeals to connoisseurs seeking intensity without sacrificing structure. Traditional aging allows the wine to maintain a pure flavor profile.

grapes and origin of Isabela

The blend is 75 percent Palomino Fino and 25 percent Pedro Ximénez. The Palomino Fino comes from Pago Macharnudo Alto, the highest part of the region. The soil is Albariza, a structure that retains moisture and gives the grapes tension. The Pedro Ximénez adds sweetness and rich notes of raisins and prunes. According to the product sheet, the wine displays aromas of ripe fruit, dates, prunes, raisins, and chocolate.

fermentation and solera of Valdespino Cream Sweet Sherry Isabela

The Oloroso has undergone approximately ten years of oxidative aging. This period imparts color, depth, and nutty notes. The Pedro Ximénez is dried beforehand to concentrate the grapes. This is followed by a five-year solera. This additional aging gives the blend finesse and a long flavor profile. The solera method ensures a balance between young and older components. This results in a consistent style with broad aromas, as described in the product information: contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}.

color, smell and taste of the Isabela

The color is dark mahogany. The aroma offers notes of prunes, dates, raisins, and chocolate. The texture is soft. The flavor remains full-bodied without becoming heavier. The finish is long and concentrated. The combination of oxidative aging and the sweetness of Pedro Ximénez creates depth and warm notes.

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wine and food pairings with Valdespino Cream Sweet Sherry Isabela

Gorgonzola with figs makes a full-bodied pairing. The salty cheese complements the sweet and warm notes beautifully.

Stilton with dried apricots creates a rich balance between the saltiness of the cheese and the sweet fruit in the wine.

Pancakes with orange and caramel go well because of the citrus and the warm flavor structure.

Apple pie with cinnamon complements the notes of dried fruit and cocoa.

Beef stew with plums makes a powerful combination because the wine adds sweetness and structure.

Pure chocolate cake complements the wine with its soft sweetness and underlying chocolate notes.