What it pairs with
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Puchero gaditano (Cádiz chickpea stew)
The full-bodied Oloroso pairs with the richness of this traditional Cádiz chickpea stew with meats. -
Aged Manchego or Palmero
Dry Oloroso and aged Spanish cheese is a natural pairing combination. -
Smoked nuts
The wine's roasted nut notes are amplified by smoked almonds or walnuts.
How to serve Oloroso Faustino González
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. Puchero gaditano (Cádiz chickpea stew), Aged Manchego or Palmero, Smoked nuts. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Oloroso Faustino González is produced from Palomino Fino fortified to Oloroso levels and aged under fully oxidative conditions in American oak butts at the Jerez family bodega. The wine is available through the almacenista network and specialist export channels.
- 1945 — Oloroso Faustino González established in the family bodega's range
Facts
- Producer
- Bodegas Faustino González
- Grapes
- Palomino Fino
- Classification
- DO Jerez-Xérès-Sherry
- Oak
- American oak butts; fully oxidative solera; average 10 years
- ABV
- 19.0%
- Price
- €14-20 at retail
- Drinking window
- 0-8 from bottling
- First vintage
- 1945
Frequently asked about Oloroso Faustino González
When should I drink Oloroso Faustino González?
Drink 0-8 from bottling. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Oloroso Faustino González?
Puchero gaditano (Cádiz chickpea stew) is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Aged Manchego or Palmero and Smoked nuts. The full-bodied Oloroso pairs with the richness of this traditional Cádiz chickpea stew with meats.
What grapes are in Oloroso Faustino González?
The blend is Palomino Fino. The wine is classified as DO Jerez-Xérès-Sherry.