What it pairs with
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Venison with juniper berry sauce
The wine's extraordinary age and full oxidative depth match the intensity of slow-cooked game. -
Aged Manchego curado and quince
Very old Oloroso is a natural companion to aged hard Spanish cheese with sweet quince paste. -
Dark espresso chocolate
The tobacco and espresso character of very old Oloroso amplifies fine bitter chocolate.
How to serve Sibarita Oloroso VORS
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. Venison with juniper berry sauce, Aged Manchego curado and quince, Dark espresso chocolate. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
The Sibarita VORS Oloroso is drawn from soleras at the historic Pedro Domecq cellars that date to the late 19th century. The Sibarita brand name has been maintained through the transitions from Pedro Domecq to Allied Domecq to Beam Suntory.
- 1870 — Sibarita Oloroso solera established at Pedro Domecq
- 2000 — VORS certification conferred by the Consejo Regulador
Facts
- Producer
- Pedro Domecq (Beam Suntory)
- Grapes
- Palomino Fino
- Classification
- DO Jerez-Xérès-Sherry
- Oak
- American oak butts; VORS certified minimum 30 years average age; fully oxidative ageing from the historic Pedro Domecq solera
- ABV
- 20.5%
- Price
- €60-100 at retail
- Drinking window
- 0-20 from bottling
- First vintage
- 1870
Frequently asked about Sibarita Oloroso VORS
When should I drink Sibarita Oloroso VORS?
Drink 0-20 from bottling. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Sibarita Oloroso VORS?
Venison with juniper berry sauce is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Aged Manchego curado and quince and Dark espresso chocolate. The wine's extraordinary age and full oxidative depth match the intensity of slow-cooked game.
What grapes are in Sibarita Oloroso VORS?
The blend is Palomino Fino. The wine is classified as DO Jerez-Xérès-Sherry.