Structure

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.

What it pairs with

  • Tortillitas de camarones (shrimp fritters)
    Crispy Cádiz shrimp fritters are the canonical local pairing for Aurora Manzanilla.
  • Espetos de sardinas (grilled sardines)
    Chargrilled sardines on the beach are the traditional Andalusian Manzanilla partner.
  • Boquerones en vinagre
    Acid-marinated anchovies resonate with the wine's bright acidity and sea character.

How to serve Aurora Manzanilla

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. Tortillitas de camarones (shrimp fritters), Espetos de sardinas (grilled sardines), Boquerones en vinagre. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Pedro Romero has produced Aurora Manzanilla since the family bodega's founding in 1860. Situated in the Barrio Alto of Sanlúcar de Barrameda, the cellars benefit from proximity to the Atlantic which sustains active flor year-round. Aurora has a reputation as an unfiltered-focused producer, contributing wines to the en rama movement.

  1. 1860: Pedro Romero bodega founded in the Barrio Alto of Sanlúcar
  2. 2000: Aurora En Rama bottling introduced alongside the standard Aurora

Facts

Producer
Pedro Romero · visiting guide
Grapes
Palomino Fino
Classification
DO Manzanilla-Sanlúcar de Barrameda
Oak
Biological ageing under flor in American oak butts; solera system in Barrio Alto
ABV
15.0%
Price
€8-14 at retail
Drinking window
1-3 from bottling
First vintage
1860

Frequently asked about Aurora Manzanilla

When should I drink Aurora 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 Aurora Manzanilla?

Tortillitas de camarones (shrimp fritters) is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Espetos de sardinas (grilled sardines) and Boquerones en vinagre. Crispy Cádiz shrimp fritters are the canonical local pairing for Aurora Manzanilla.

What grapes are in Aurora Manzanilla?

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

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