In the glass
Aroma: dried figs, walnuts, leather, coffee, dried orange peel
Palate: dark caramel, rancio, tobacco, mineral
Dry Sanlúcar Oloroso from Argüeso with full body; rich dried-fruit and rancio complexity from oxidative solera ageing in the bodega's Barrio Bajo cellars.
What it pairs with
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Slow-cooked lamb shoulder with herbs
Oxidative richness of the Oloroso complements the meaty depth of braised lamb. -
Aged Manchego Gran Reserva
Crystalline, intensely flavoured old cheese matches the wine's nutty concentration. -
Mushroom and lentil stew
Earthy pulse dish benefits from the wine's savoury rancio register.
How to serve Las Medallas Oloroso
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a Sherry copita: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Slow-cooked lamb shoulder with herbs, Aged Manchego Gran Reserva, Mushroom and lentil stew. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
The Las Medallas Oloroso is the complement to the Amontillado in Argüeso's heritage range. Produced under full oxidative ageing from the outset, without biological flor coverage, it develops the characteristic dark colour and rancio complexity of dry Sanlúcar Oloroso.
- 1880 — Las Medallas Oloroso established alongside the Amontillado in the Argüeso award range
Facts
- Producer
- Bodegas Herederos de Argüeso
- Grapes
- Palomino Fino
- Classification
- DO Manzanilla-Sanlúcar de Barrameda
- Oak
- Fully oxidative ageing in American oak butts; solera system
- ABV
- 20.0%
- Price
- €12-22 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3-20 from bottling
- First vintage
- 1822
Frequently asked about Las Medallas Oloroso
What does Las Medallas Oloroso taste like?
On the nose, dried figs, walnuts, leather, coffee, dried orange peel. On the palate, dark caramel, rancio, tobacco, mineral. Structurally full-bodied, low tannins, medium acidity with a long and warming finish. Dry Sanlúcar Oloroso from Argüeso with full body; rich dried-fruit and rancio complexity from oxidative solera ageing in the bodega's Barrio Bajo cellars.
When should I drink Las Medallas Oloroso?
Drink 3-20 from bottling. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Las Medallas Oloroso?
Slow-cooked lamb shoulder with herbs is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Aged Manchego Gran Reserva and Mushroom and lentil stew. Oxidative richness of the Oloroso complements the meaty depth of braised lamb.
What grapes are in Las Medallas Oloroso?
The blend is Palomino Fino. The wine is classified as DO Manzanilla-Sanlúcar de Barrameda.