What it pairs with
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Iberian cured black leg ham (pata negra)
The age and complexity of VORS Oloroso pairs with premium Iberian charcuterie. -
Dark espresso chocolate
Coffee and dark-fruit notes of very old Oloroso echo fine dark chocolate. -
Torta del Casar or Torta de la Serena
Very old dry Oloroso pairs with the pungent, runny-textured sheep's milk cheeses of Extremadura.
History
The Imperial VORS Oloroso represents the prestige summit of the Díez-Mérito range, drawn from soleras established in the late 19th century when the house was at its commercial height. VORS certification by the Consejo Regulador confirms minimum 30 years average age through isotopic analysis.
- 1880 — Imperial Oloroso solera established at Díez-Mérito
- 2000 — VORS certification conferred by the Consejo Regulador
Facts
- Producer
- Bodegas Díez-Mérito
- Grapes
- Palomino Fino
- Classification
- DO Jerez-Xérès-Sherry
- Oak
- American oak butts; VORS certified minimum 30 years average age; fully oxidative ageing
- ABV
- 20.5%
- Price
- €55-90 at retail
- Drinking window
- 0-20 from bottling
- First vintage
- 1880