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

Barbadillo’s Reliquia Oloroso Saca 22 delivers the concentrated, oxidative richness characteristic of a premium Andalusian sherry reserve. Drawn during the 2022 saque (cask extraction) and released as a non-vintage bottling, this wine undergoes complete oxidative maturation in seasoned American oak, yielding a complex profile that balances dried fruit intensity with a structured, savory backbone. Available in a precise 375 ml format, it provides focused flavor concentration ideal for measured, multi-person pours.

Tasting notes: The aromatic profile opens with toasted almond, roasted coffee, and sun-dried fig, gradually revealing layers of cedar, cured tobacco, and dark cocoa. On the palate, the wine remains dry while delivering remarkable thickness and grip, with vibrant acidity cutting through the weight to produce a resinous, hazelnut-heavy finish that persists well into the aftermath. Serving suggestions: Pour neat into a wide-rimmed copita or tulip glass to capture the elevated aromatics. Serve slightly below ambient temperature—ideally between 12 °C and 14 °C—to preserve the delicate oxidative threads without dulling the finish. It pairs effectively with aged sheep milk cheese, crisp cured Ibérico ham, or marcona almonds. For a dessert application, serve alongside 70 % dark chocolate or bitter-caramel confections, where the sherry’s moca undertones harmonize with roasted sugar notes. Once opened, recork tightly and store upright in a cool, dark pantry; the elevated phenolic structure allows this oloroso to maintain peak character for four to six weeks before gradual oxidation takes its natural toll.