Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Oakoak aged

Drinking window

Best 3 to 15 years from bottling.
bottling3 yrs15 yrs17 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryLong, Complex And Saline-Nutty finish

Aroma: toasted almonds, sea salt, dried chamomile, biscuit, light hazelnut

Palate: walnut, saline mineral, dried apple, orange oil, subtle rancio

The reserve tier of Argüeso's Manzanilla range: aged beyond the standard San León with partial flor die-back, yielding additional almond and mineral complexity while retaining bright salinity.

What it pairs with

  • Grilled sea bass with lemon butter
    The wine's mineral salinity and almond depth match delicate grilled fish.
  • Pulpo a la gallega
    Galician-style octopus with paprika and olive oil is a natural match for aged Manzanilla.
  • Aged Tetilla or Roncal cheese
    Semi-firm Spanish cheeses with grassy notes pair with the wine's nutty, saline character.

How to serve San León Reserva de Familia Manzanilla Pasada

Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
  2. Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a Sherry copita: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Grilled sea bass with lemon butter, Pulpo a la gallega, Aged Tetilla or Roncal cheese. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

The Reserva de Familia is Argüeso's premium Manzanilla Pasada, kept in the family's private solera for longer than the San León standard. The Pasada classification indicates extended under-flor ageing with partial flor recession, producing a wine that bridges the freshness of Manzanilla and the complexity of Amontillado within the Sanlúcar denomination.

  1. 1822: Argüeso family soleras established in the Barrio Bajo
  2. 1980: Reserva de Familia label created as a limited upper tier

Facts

Producer
Bodegas Herederos de Argüeso · visiting guide
Grapes
Palomino Fino
Classification
DO Manzanilla-Sanlúcar de Barrameda
Oak
Extended biological ageing in American oak butts; flor partially recedes; solera system
ABV
17.0%
Price
€22-38 at retail
Drinking window
3-15 from bottling

Frequently asked about San León Reserva de Familia Manzanilla Pasada

What does San León Reserva de Familia Manzanilla Pasada taste like?

On the nose, toasted almonds, sea salt, dried chamomile, biscuit, light hazelnut. On the palate, walnut, saline mineral, dried apple, orange oil, subtle rancio. Structurally medium-bodied, low tannins, high acidity with a long, complex and saline-nutty finish. The reserve tier of Argüeso's Manzanilla range: aged beyond the standard San León with partial flor die-back, yielding additional almond and mineral complexity while retaining bright salinity.

When should I drink San León Reserva de Familia Manzanilla Pasada?

Drink 3-15 from bottling. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with San León Reserva de Familia Manzanilla Pasada?

Grilled sea bass with lemon butter is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Pulpo a la gallega and Aged Tetilla or Roncal cheese. The wine's mineral salinity and almond depth match delicate grilled fish.

What grapes are in San León Reserva de Familia Manzanilla Pasada?

The blend is Palomino Fino. The wine is classified as DO Manzanilla-Sanlúcar de Barrameda.

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