In the glass
Aroma: dried apricot, caramel, orange peel, toffee
Palate: caramel cream, dried figs, vanilla, light hazelnut
Cream sherry from the Gutiérrez Colosía riverside bodega under the Mari Pepa label; medium-sweet, caramel-toned and approachable with the Atlantic character of El Puerto.
What it pairs with
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Roscón de Reyes (Epiphany ring cake)
The sweet Cream sherry and candied-fruit cake are an Andalusian holiday pairing. -
Fruit tart
Fresh fruit tart and the wine's dried-fruit sweetness bridge the fresh-versus-concentrated contrast.
How to serve Mari Pepa Cream
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. Roscón de Reyes (Epiphany ring cake), Fruit tart. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Mari Pepa is a traditional Andalusian name used for the Gutiérrez Colosía Cream sherry. The label has been part of the El Puerto riverside bodega's range since the mid-20th century, offering a medium-sweet fortified wine for the domestic and export Cream category.
- 1838 — Cream style solera established at Gutiérrez Colosía
- 1960 — Mari Pepa brand name registered
Facts
- Producer
- Bodegas Gutiérrez Colosía
- Grapes
- Palomino Fino, Pedro Ximénez
- Classification
- DO Jerez-Xérès-Sherry
- Oak
- Oloroso base with PX sweetening; riverside bodega solera
- ABV
- 17.5%
- Price
- €8-14 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2-10 from bottling
- First vintage
- 1838
Frequently asked about Mari Pepa Cream
What does Mari Pepa Cream taste like?
On the nose, dried apricot, caramel, orange peel, toffee. On the palate, caramel cream, dried figs, vanilla, light hazelnut. Structurally full-bodied, low tannins, low acidity with a sweet and rounded finish. Cream sherry from the Gutiérrez Colosía riverside bodega under the Mari Pepa label; medium-sweet, caramel-toned and approachable with the Atlantic character of El Puerto.
When should I drink Mari Pepa Cream?
Drink 2-10 from bottling. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Mari Pepa Cream?
Roscón de Reyes (Epiphany ring cake) is the canonical pairing; Fruit tart is the other strong match. The sweet Cream sherry and candied-fruit cake are an Andalusian holiday pairing.
What grapes are in Mari Pepa Cream?
The blend is Palomino Fino, Pedro Ximénez. The wine is classified as DO Jerez-Xérès-Sherry.