Gobernador Oloroso

What it pairs with

• Estofado de toro (bull's tail stew)
  The full body and oxidative depth of Oloroso pair with the intense flavour of braised beef.
• Aged hard cheese
  Dry, complex Oloroso pairs with the crystalline richness of aged sheep's or goat's cheese.
• Smoked almonds and Serrano ham
  Classic Andalusian tapas board elements that match the wine's walnut-and-smoke register.

How to serve Gobernador Oloroso

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. Estofado de toro (bull's tail stew), Aged hard cheese, Smoked almonds and Serrano ham. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Gobernador ('governor') Oloroso is named after the historic administrative officers of the region during Jerez's golden export era. Vinicola Hidalgo established the Oloroso solera in the late 19th century as a fully oxidative wine from Sanlúcar's Atlantic-influenced cellars.

1. 1890 — Gobernador Oloroso solera established at Vinicola Hidalgo

Facts

Producer

Vinicola Hidalgo

Grapes

Palomino Fino

Classification

DO Manzanilla-Sanlúcar de Barrameda

Oak

American oak butts; fully oxidative solera in Sanlúcar; average 10-12 years

ABV

20.0%

Price

€14-22 at retail

Drinking window

0-8 from bottling

First vintage

1890

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