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Luis Perez, Fino Caberrubia Jerez [Saca VIII], NV

Fortified Wine from Jerez / Sherry, Spain
by Luis Perez
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Luis Perez produces some of the the finest modern sherries, full of soil and terroir, texture and complexity, thanks to pre-industrial craftsmanship.

To be called a sherry, the wine legally must be fortified with alcohol right after fermentation, to increase its body and concentration, allowing it to undergo years of aging in barrel.

Instead, in the Caberrubia the asoleo method is employed. Grapes are sun-dried before fermentation to naturally increase body and concentration. This seemingly simple, ancient technique caused an uproar in the heavily regulated region, with Willy Perez helping to rewrite the rules just to allow it.

The result is a truly fantastic single vineyard, organically farmed, 4 year aged wine. It is incredibly textural, fuller bodied than your average fino. Effusive notes of chalky soil, salty air, cheese, almond, and pepper bounce out of the glass with a finish that just won't quit. It begs for food: grilled sea bass, roast chicken, olives or aged cheese.

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Robert Parker

94 points

"The unfortified NV Fino Caberrubia Saca V achieved 15% alcohol without adding alcohol, looking for umami, which, to Willy Pérez, is the signature of Carrascal, the origin of the grapes. It's not a solera wine but a blend of vintages; the fifth release is 50% 2017 and 50% 2018, as all the wines are kept separately, and they don't do any solera and criadera and they control the level of flor and how full the barrels are, depending on the character of the vintage. It's characterful, finessed, elegant and subtle, with fine bitter notes in the finish, which has a very tasty note, salty. The mid-palate is full, the mouthfeel is similar to a white and the flor is subtle and elegant and goes with the mid-palate. 2,000 bottles and 30 magnums were filled in December 2021." —Luis Gutiérrez

More about Luis Perez

Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    Palomino

  • Vintage

    NV

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Organic

  • Style

    Elegant , Minerally , Silky

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Medium Bodied

Flatiron's Take

From the Importer

What Polaner Selections has to say about this wine:

VarietalsPalomino FinoVarietal NotesPalomino FinoVineyard40 year old goblet trained Palomino fino vines. Pago de Carrascal and from the famous El Corregidor estate.SoilBarajeula type of albariza with layered marl similar to a deck of cards.Viticultureall work is done by hand. Harvest consists of many passes through the vineyard starting in August through September to pick grapes at different stages of ripeness. The grapes for this wine tend to be picked at the beginning of September and are the clusters destined for Palmas. Those clusters tend to receive a little sun drying time after picking for approximately 6-7 hours.VinificationCaberrubia is a "Seleccion de Anadas" of single vintages of La Barajuela following in the way you would find such Non-vintage Finos in the beginning of the 19th century. In general the Palmas are lightly pressed and fermented naturally in cask.AgingThe fermented wine is racked in December into casks to age biologically for approximately 3 to 3/12 years.

Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

Iberian ham, marinated anchovies, manchego, Spanish olives, salted almonds

Tasting Profile

Pale gold with aromas of almonds, chamomile, and dried fruit. Dry and delicate with subtle nutty flavors, bright acidity, and a long, mineral finish.