Valdespino Don Gonzalo Oloroso Viejo VOS Aged 20 Years NV 37.5cl italian red including juniper berries

including juniper berries

harvested from dry-land farmed vineyards in the region

It is quite earthy and masculine

shellfish and grilled fish

fennel and herbs

Valdespino Don Gonzalo Oloroso Viejo VOS Aged 20 Years NV 37.5cl italian red including juniper berriesFermentation takes place in 600 litre American oak barrels. Once fermentation is finished, when 13% alcohol is reached, the Oloroso is then it is fortified to 18%, and allowed to age 100% oxidatively. It is aged and fractionally blended in a solera system, where the wine increases in strength through a process of concentration and evaporation. The finished wine has a average age of over 20 years. Mahogany coloured. Aromas and flavours of caramel,