Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Oaklarge or old casks

Drinking window

Best 3 to 20 years from bottling.
bottling3 yrs20 yrs22 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

Medium-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryVery Long, Saline-Nutty And Complex finish

Aroma: toasted almonds, salt crystals, dried chamomile, light hazelnut, subtle sherry-yeast

Palate: walnut, saline, citrus oil, dried herbs, very light rancio

Premium Manzanilla Pasada from the Herederos de Argüeso family archive solera; the extended under-flor ageing develops deeper complexity while retaining the Atlantic salinity characteristic of Sanlúcar.

What it pairs with

  • Langoustines with sea salt
    Natural sweetness of crustaceans highlighted by the wine's saline, nutty depth.
  • Salt cod with olive oil (bacalao al pil-pil)
    Gelatinous emulsified salt cod is a Spanish classic with aged Manzanilla.
  • Cured ibérico ham
    A canonical Andalusian pairing for fine aged Sanlúcar wine.

How to serve Reserva de Familia Manzanilla Pasada

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. Langoustines with sea salt, Salt cod with olive oil (bacalao al pil-pil), Cured ibérico ham. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

The Reserva de Familia Manzanilla Pasada under the Herederos de Argüeso label is the private reserve expression, drawing from the oldest butts in the family's Barrio Bajo solera. The wine is held back until the flor partially recedes, producing the Pasada character that was historically reserved for family use and special occasions.

  1. 1822: Foundation of Argüeso family soleras; oldest reserve butts maintained
  2. 1990: Reserva de Familia released commercially as a limited label

Facts

Producer
Herederos de Argüeso · visiting guide
Grapes
Palomino Fino
Classification
DO Manzanilla-Sanlúcar de Barrameda
Oak
Extended biological ageing; flor partially recedes in older butts; solera system
ABV
17.5%
Price
€22-40 at retail
Drinking window
3-20 from bottling

Frequently asked about Reserva de Familia Manzanilla Pasada

What does Reserva de Familia Manzanilla Pasada taste like?

On the nose, toasted almonds, salt crystals, dried chamomile, light hazelnut, subtle sherry-yeast. On the palate, walnut, saline, citrus oil, dried herbs, very light rancio. Structurally medium-bodied, low tannins, high acidity with a very long, saline-nutty and complex finish. Premium Manzanilla Pasada from the Herederos de Argüeso family archive solera; the extended under-flor ageing develops deeper complexity while retaining the Atlantic salinity characteristic of Sanlúcar.

When should I drink Reserva de Familia Manzanilla Pasada?

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 Reserva de Familia Manzanilla Pasada?

Langoustines with sea salt is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Salt cod with olive oil (bacalao al pil-pil) and Cured ibérico ham. Natural sweetness of crustaceans highlighted by the wine's saline, nutty depth.

What grapes are in Reserva de Familia Manzanilla Pasada?

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

Tags

cellar worthy dry fortified sherry hidden gem high acid library release low tannin medium body mood contemplative mood savoury occasion gift occasion special old vines old world pairs with charcuterie pairs with shellfish pairs with white fish palomino fino price trade up

Taste it where it is made: tours and tastings in Jerez & Sherry

See all 295 bookable experiences in Jerez & Sherry

← Back to wines in Jerez & Sherry