Structure

Bodylight
Tanninlow
Acidityracy
Sweetnessdry
Oakoak aged

Drinking window

Best 1 to 2 years from bottling.
bottling1 yrs2 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.

In the glass

Light-bodiedLow tanninRacy acidityDryLong, Texturally Rich And Saline finish

Aroma: live yeast, sea air, chamomile blossom, fresh bread, saline mineral

Palate: fuller doughy texture, salt, green apple, white flowers, citrus oil

Unfiltered en rama Manzanilla from Delgado Zuleta; richer in texture and flor-yeast character than the standard La Goya, released in limited spring batches.

What it pairs with

  • Tartare de atún (tuna tartare)
    Fresh tuna's clean flavour is elevated by the wine's lively acidity and sea-salt register.
  • Percebes (gooseneck barnacles)
    The oceanic intensity of barnacles calls for a wine with equal sea-mineral presence.
  • Smoked salmon
    Smoky umami finds a complement in the doughy, slightly savoury en rama texture.

How to serve Goya XL Manzanilla En Rama

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. Tartare de atún (tuna tartare), Percebes (gooseneck barnacles), Smoked salmon. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Delgado Zuleta launched Goya XL as part of the growing movement among Sanlúcar bodegas to offer minimally filtered, direct-from-solera Manzanilla. The XL designation refers to the extra time the wine spends in the solera before being drawn off unfiltered in spring when flor activity is at its peak. Released in small numbered batches.

  1. 2005: Goya XL En Rama first released by Delgado Zuleta

Facts

Producer
Delgado Zuleta · visiting guide
Grapes
Palomino Fino
Classification
DO Manzanilla-Sanlúcar de Barrameda
Oak
Biological ageing under flor; bottled unfiltered direct from solera in spring
ABV
15.5%
Price
€14-22 at retail
Drinking window
1-2 from bottling
First vintage
2005

Frequently asked about Goya XL Manzanilla En Rama

What does Goya XL Manzanilla En Rama taste like?

On the nose, live yeast, sea air, chamomile blossom, fresh bread, saline mineral. On the palate, fuller doughy texture, salt, green apple, white flowers, citrus oil. Structurally light-bodied, low tannins, racy acidity with a long, texturally rich and saline finish. Unfiltered en rama Manzanilla from Delgado Zuleta; richer in texture and flor-yeast character than the standard La Goya, released in limited spring batches.

When should I drink Goya XL Manzanilla En Rama?

Drink 1-2 from bottling. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Goya XL Manzanilla En Rama?

Tartare de atún (tuna tartare) is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Percebes (gooseneck barnacles) and Smoked salmon. Fresh tuna's clean flavour is elevated by the wine's lively acidity and sea-salt register.

What grapes are in Goya XL Manzanilla En Rama?

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

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