What it pairs with
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Lamb chops with herbs
Herbed lamb needs the wine's oxidative depth and long dry finish. -
Aged Torta del Casar
Creamy sheep's cheese spread with intense flavour is a classic Oloroso pairing.
How to serve Burdon Oloroso
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. Lamb chops with herbs, Aged Torta del Casar. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
The Burdon label is named after John Burdon, an English merchant who partnered with Caballero in the 19th century to develop the El Puerto export trade. The Oloroso reflects the house's long history of producing fortified wines for northern European markets where the richer, drier styles were particularly prized.
- 1850 — Burdon brand established with English merchant John Burdon
Facts
- Producer
- Bodegas Caballero
- Grapes
- Palomino Fino
- Classification
- DO Jerez-Xérès-Sherry
- Oak
- Oxidative ageing in American oak butts; El Puerto solera system
- ABV
- 20.0%
- Price
- €10-18 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3-20 from bottling
- First vintage
- 1830
Frequently asked about Burdon Oloroso
When should I drink Burdon Oloroso?
Drink 3-20 from bottling. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Burdon Oloroso?
Lamb chops with herbs is the canonical pairing; Aged Torta del Casar is the other strong match. Herbed lamb needs the wine's oxidative depth and long dry finish.
What grapes are in Burdon Oloroso?
The blend is Palomino Fino. The wine is classified as DO Jerez-Xérès-Sherry.