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Structure
Drinking window
Best 1 to 3 years from bottling.
bottling1 yrs3 yrs8 yrs
Critic scores
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In the glass
Aroma: chamomile, sea spray, fresh yeast, green olive
Palate: saline, almonds, lemon, bread
La Goya is documented as the oldest Manzanilla brand, produced since 1744; fresh, saline and delicate with pronounced flor character from the Barrameda Atlantic microclimate.
What it pairs with
- Clams al vapor Ocean minerality in the wine is a direct match for steamed clams.More wines for shellfish and oysters →
- Jamón ibérico de bellota The Sanlúcar Manzanilla saline edge is the traditional pairing for top-grade Iberian ham.More wines for ham →
- Fried baby squid (chipirones) Crispy, light batter on squid suits the wine's crisp acidity and sea character.More wines for fish →
With cheese
How to serve La Goya Manzanilla
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. Clams al vapor, Jamón ibérico de bellota, Fried baby squid (chipirones). Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
La Goya takes its name from the celebrated 19th-century dancer La Goya who performed in Cádiz. Delgado Zuleta was founded in 1744 in Sanlúcar de Barrameda by the Zuleta family, and La Goya has been produced from the original solera since the bodega's founding.
- 1744Delgado Zuleta founded; La Goya solera established in Sanlúcar
- 1820La Goya brand name registered commercially
Facts
- Producer
- Delgado Zuleta · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Palomino Fino
- Classification
- DO Manzanilla-Sanlúcar de Barrameda
- Oak
- Biological ageing under flor in American oak butts; solera system established 1744
- ABV
- 15.0%
- Price
- €8-14 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-3 from bottling
- First vintage
- 1744
Frequently asked about La Goya Manzanilla
What does La Goya Manzanilla taste like?
On the nose, chamomile, sea spray, fresh yeast, green olive. On the palate, saline, almonds, lemon, bread. Structurally light-bodied, low tannins, racy acidity with a clean, persistent and saline finish. La Goya is documented as the oldest Manzanilla brand, produced since 1744; fresh, saline and delicate with pronounced flor character from the Barrameda Atlantic microclimate.
When should I drink La Goya 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 La Goya Manzanilla?
Clams al vapor is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Jamón ibérico de bellota and Fried baby squid (chipirones). Ocean minerality in the wine is a direct match for steamed clams.
What grapes are in La Goya Manzanilla?
The blend is Palomino Fino. The wine is classified as DO Manzanilla-Sanlúcar de Barrameda.
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