Structure

Sweetnessdry
Oakoak aged

Drinking window

Best 0 to 8 years from bottling.
bottling0 yrs8 yrs10 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.

What it pairs with

  • 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.

  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. 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.

  1. 1945: Oloroso Faustino González established in the family bodega's range

Facts

Producer
Bodegas Faustino González · visiting guide
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.

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