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

  • Rebujito cocktail base
    Manzanilla and lemon-lime soda is the classic Feria de Abril drink in Sanlúcar.
  • Fried fish and seafood
    Sanlúcar's pescaíto frito tradition demands a cold glass of Manzanilla.
  • Olives with anchovies
    Briny tapas combination resonates with the wine's saline register.

How to serve Yuste 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. Rebujito cocktail base, Fried fish and seafood, Olives with anchovies. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Bodegas Yuste has operated in Sanlúcar de Barrameda since 1805, maintaining traditional biological soleras in the river-facing Atlantic microclimate. The bodega represents the smaller, artisan tier of the Sanlúcar Manzanilla trade, producing for local consumption and the regional hospitality trade.

  1. 1805: Bodegas Yuste founded on Avenida Guadalquivir in Sanlúcar

Facts

Producer
Bodegas Yuste · visiting guide
Grapes
Palomino Fino
Classification
DO Manzanilla-Sanlúcar de Barrameda
Oak
Biological ageing under flor in American oak butts; solera system
ABV
15.0%
Price
€7-12 at retail
Drinking window
1-3 from bottling
First vintage
1805

Frequently asked about Yuste Manzanilla

When should I drink Yuste 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 Yuste Manzanilla?

Rebujito cocktail base is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Fried fish and seafood and Olives with anchovies. Manzanilla and lemon-lime soda is the classic Feria de Abril drink in Sanlúcar.

What grapes are in Yuste Manzanilla?

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

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