NV Barbadillo - Jerez Reliquia Amontillado Sherry Saca 22 (375ml)

This 375ml half-bottle of Barbadillo Jerez Reliquia Amontillado delivers concentrated oxidative aging directly from Jerez de la Frontera. Bottled as Saca 22, each release captures a precise annual extraction from the bodega’s solera system, concentrating aged Palomino grapes without rapid blending shortcuts. The wine matures under controlled oxygen exposure once the protective flor yeast naturally dissipates, yielding a structured, medium-bodied fortified wine that prioritizes clarity over sweetness.

The nose opens with toasted almonds, dry cocoa nibs, and brushed paper, followed by deeper layers of sun-dried apricot, olive wood, and brine. On the palate, crisp acidity cuts through the weight of roasted hazelnut and cured citrus peel, while a persistent saline minerality anchors the finish. Aged in American oak casks that impart gentle vanilla undertones without overpowering the wine, it maintains a bone-dry profile ideal for savory applications.

Present at 12–14 °C (54–57 °F) in a tulip-shaped copita or standard white wine glass to direct the volatile aromatics toward the nose. Decanting for five minutes before pouring softens the initial oxidative edge without stripping the backbone. The half-bottle volume pours cleanly for one person or yields two measured servings, storing effectively for three to four days when resealed with a wine stopper and refrigerated. Match with grilled sardines, roasted artichokes, pecorino stagionato, or dark chocolate truffles to balance the wine’s inherent bitterness and earthy complexity.