Structure

Sweetnessdry
Oakoak aged

Drinking window

Best 1 to 3 years from bottling.
bottling1 yrs3 yrs8 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

  • Boquerones fritos
    Fried fresh anchovies are the traditional Cádiz Manzanilla pairing.
  • Olives and salted almonds
    Classic tapas accompaniment for any fresh Sanlúcar Manzanilla.
  • Langostinos de Sanlúcar
    Sanlúcar's famous prawns are the local pairing partner for any Barrio Bajo Manzanilla.

How to serve Gabriela 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. Boquerones fritos, Olives and salted almonds, Langostinos de Sanlúcar. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Bodegas Sánchez Ayala was founded in 1852 at Calle Misericordia in Sanlúcar de Barrameda. Gabriela is the name given to the bodega's core Manzanilla, a traditional biological solera wine from the Barrio Bajo quarter. The bodega is independent of Bodegas Hidalgo La Gitana and the La Gitana brand, despite the superficial similarity suggested by the combined entry in some databases.

  1. 1852: Bodegas Sánchez Ayala founded at Calle Misericordia, Sanlúcar
  2. 1920: Gabriela Manzanilla label established as the house flagship

Facts

Producer
Bodegas Sánchez Ayala · visiting guide
Grapes
Palomino Fino
Classification
DO Manzanilla-Sanlúcar de Barrameda
Oak
Biological ageing under flor in American oak butts; Sanlúcar Barrio Bajo solera
ABV
15.0%
Price
€8-14 at retail
Drinking window
1-3 from bottling
First vintage
1852

Frequently asked about Gabriela Manzanilla

When should I drink Gabriela Manzanilla?

Drink 1-3 from bottling. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Gabriela Manzanilla?

Boquerones fritos is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Olives and salted almonds and Langostinos de Sanlúcar. Fried fresh anchovies are the traditional Cádiz Manzanilla pairing.

What grapes are in Gabriela Manzanilla?

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

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