What it pairs with

  • Marinated boquerones
    The wine's marine salinity and sharp acidity complement marinated anchovies.
  • Clams marinara
    Atlantic salinity and racy acidity match fresh clams cooked with white wine and garlic.
  • Jamón serrano
    Classic dry Manzanilla and cured ham pairing.

How to serve Jarana Manzanilla

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. Marinated boquerones, Clams marinara, Jamón serrano. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Bodegas García Jarana was founded in 1930 in Sanlúcar de Barrameda, where the proximity to the Guadalquivir estuary and the Atlantic Ocean produces the unique Atlantic-influenced conditions for biological ageing of Manzanilla. The Jarana Manzanilla is the house's flagship bottling from traditional flor-aged soleras.

  1. 1950 — Jarana Manzanilla established in Bodegas García Jarana's commercial range

Facts

Producer
Bodegas García Jarana
Grapes
Palomino Fino
Classification
DO Manzanilla-Sanlúcar de Barrameda
Oak
American oak butts; biological ageing under flor in Sanlúcar; average 3-4 years
ABV
15.0%
Price
€10-16 at retail
Drinking window
0-2 from bottling
First vintage
1950

Frequently asked about Jarana Manzanilla

When should I drink Jarana Manzanilla?

Drink 0-2 from bottling. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Jarana Manzanilla?

Marinated boquerones is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Clams marinara and Jamón serrano. The wine's marine salinity and sharp acidity complement marinated anchovies.

What grapes are in Jarana Manzanilla?

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

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