Structure

Bodylight
Tanninlow
Acidityracy
Sweetnessdry
Oakoak aged

Drinking window

Best 1 to 3 years from bottling.
bottling1 yrs3 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 acidityDryCrisp, Clean And Persistent finish

Aroma: sea spray, chamomile, fresh almonds, yeast

Palate: salt, citrus, mineral, fresh bread

San León under the Herederos de Argüeso label: the heritage expression of the estate's founding Manzanilla solera from the Barrio Bajo of Sanlúcar.

What it pairs with

  • Coquinas (small clams) with garlic and parsley
    Briny clams and sautéed garlic are the traditional Sanlúcar pairing for San León.
  • Salpicón de mariscos
    Chilled seafood salad is elevated by the wine's bright acidity and saline register.

How to serve San León Manzanilla (Herederos de Argüeso)

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. Coquinas (small clams) with garlic and parsley, Salpicón de mariscos. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Herederos de Argüeso (Heirs of Argüeso) is the continuation label of the founding family after León de Argüeso's descendants maintained the original soleras. The San León under this label represents the oldest continuous thread of the estate's 1822 foundation Manzanilla solera.

  1. 1822: León de Argüeso establishes original solera in Sanlúcar's Barrio Bajo
  2. 1900: Herederos de Argüeso registered as continuation of the founding family estate

Facts

Producer
Herederos de Argüeso · visiting guide
Grapes
Palomino Fino
Classification
DO Manzanilla-Sanlúcar de Barrameda
Oak
Biological ageing under flor in American oak butts; Barrio Bajo solera
ABV
15.0%
Price
€8-14 at retail
Drinking window
1-3 from bottling

Frequently asked about San León Manzanilla (Herederos de Argüeso)

What does San León Manzanilla (Herederos de Argüeso) taste like?

On the nose, sea spray, chamomile, fresh almonds, yeast. On the palate, salt, citrus, mineral, fresh bread. Structurally light-bodied, low tannins, racy acidity with a crisp, clean and persistent finish. San León under the Herederos de Argüeso label: the heritage expression of the estate's founding Manzanilla solera from the Barrio Bajo of Sanlúcar.

When should I drink San León Manzanilla (Herederos de Argüeso)?

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 San León Manzanilla (Herederos de Argüeso)?

Coquinas (small clams) with garlic and parsley is the canonical pairing; Salpicón de mariscos is the other strong match. Briny clams and sautéed garlic are the traditional Sanlúcar pairing for San León.

What grapes are in San León Manzanilla (Herederos de Argüeso)?

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

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