Bodega Maestro Sierra, Fino, Jerez

Bodega Maestro Sierra, Fino, JerezThe labels feature a fox being chased by a hunt, which Ana from the bodega says represents Maestro Sierra being chased by the larger sherry houses. Some of their practices (and the resulting wines) sit outside the normal rules for sherry, but the Consejo Regulador recognises the unique nature of the wines and grants them exceptions. The classic range of Fino, Amontillado, Oloroso, Amoroso, and PX are all incredibly good. The Fino is incredibly

This is a serious wine

the bee population has soared throughout the estate

with yields below 70 hl/ha

and gentle oaky notes

Bandol-esque

Daniel Orsolini and Claude Serra

and a final selection of the berries after de-stemming - there is a period of pre-fermentation maceration for 5 days

the Turbiana grape is grown on the glacial soils just to the south of Lake Garda

one third of which are renewed annually

which Ana from the bodega says represents Maestro Sierra being chased by the larger sherry houses

Sylvain’s granddaughter

Grapes are harvested at optimum maturity after careful analysis and tasting