Real Tesoro×ColourOtherTypeFortifiedVintageN/AGrapePalomino, Pedro Ximénez, Macabeo, Xarel-lo, Parellada, Trepat, GarnachaProducerJosé EstevezRegion🇪🇸AndalucíaCharacteristicsBodySweetnessAcidityFinishIntensityAromas & flavoursGrapePastryBiscuitEarthHoneyAbout this wineReal Tesoro is a brand under the umbrella of Grupo Estévez, an independent family company with a long-standing tradition in producing fine Sherries and Brandies de Jerez. The brand encompasses a wide array of these traditional Andalusian wines, drawing from the region's unique terroir and winemaking heritage. Grupo Estévez also owns historic bodegas, including Marqués del Real Tesoro and Valdespino, which dates back to 1430, highlighting a deep connection to the history and evolution of these iconic Spanish beverages. The Real Tesoro brand also extends to include Cava, Spain's celebrated sparkling wine.AlcoholAvg. priceStyleClassicSULPHITESNOWhen to drinkNow or LaterInteresting factsFact 01Real Tesoro is a brand, not a single wine, encompassing Sherries and Brandies.Fact 02Grupo Estévez owns Bodegas Valdespino, founded in 1430.Fact 03Sherry production relies on the unique 'Solera y Criaderas' aging system.Fact 04The brand also produces Spanish Cava sparkling wines.Fact 01Real Tesoro is a brand, not a single wine, encompassing Sherries and Brandies.CloseFood pairingRead moreThe diverse range of Real Tesoro wines allows for broad pairing possibilities. Lighter Sherries like Fino and Manzanilla complement delicate seafood and salty charcuterie with their crispness and salinity. Richer styles like Oloroso and Cream Sherries harmonize with robust flavors, cheeses, and desserts through their complexity and sweetness. Brandies de Jerez offer a digestif experience, pairing well with rich desserts and cigars.Wine making processThe winemaking process for Real Tesoro's Sherries primarily utilizes the Palomino grape, with Pedro Ximénez used for sweet styles. Fermentation typically takes place in stainless steel. A defining technique is the 'Solera y Criaderas' system, a fractional blending method where wines of different ages are matured and blended in American oak casks. This system involves multiple tiers of barrels, with the oldest wine from the solera tier being bottled. For Fino and Manzanilla styles, aging occurs under a protective layer of yeast known as 'flor'. Other Sherry styles undergo oxidative aging. Brandy de Jerez is also produced using the Solera system, aged in oak casks previously seasoned with Oloroso Sherry.Download Swirl for free
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