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Valdespino, Palo Cortado Sherry "Viejo Calle Ponce“, NV (500ml)

Fortified Wine from Jerez / Sherry, Spain
$49.99
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Palo Cortado is the unicorn of sherry styles—beginning life as a Fino, but evolving like an Oloroso—and Valdespino’s Viejo C.P. is one of the greatest traditional expressions of it.

The nose is captivating: toasted hazelnut, orange peel, dried fig, saddle leather, and sea spray. On the palate, it’s dry, intense, and almost savory, with bracing acidity, saline edge, and a finish that’s endlessly nutty and umami-rich. There’s zero sweetness—this is about age, structure, and slow, careful oxidative evolution.

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More about Valdespino

Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    Palomino

  • Vintage

    NV

  • Size

    500ml

  • Farming Practice

    Sustainable

  • Pair With

    Drink with Fish , Drink With Poultry

  • Style

    Earthy , Minerally , Rich

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Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

Cured meats, Manchego cheese, Roasted meats, Smoked salmon, Mushroom preparations

Tasting Profile

Valdespino Palo Cortado Sherry Viejo Calle Ponce 500ml displays almond, caramel, and complex spice aromas with tobacco notes. Medium body with balanced acidity and integrated complexity; the finish is long with layered flavors and nutty undertones.

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