Osborne RARE Oloroso Solera BC 200 (500ml), Jerez

Macharnudo · Balbaina · Bodega Honda

This “RARE” oloroso is sourced from a solera (200 botas) founded in 1864 name “ABC.”
Solera A was sold to the Russian Imperial Court in 1888, leaving the remaining soleras to make this sherry.  The wine is part of the personal historical archive of the Osborne family. Forty years average age at bottling from 5 criaderas where only 7 botas remain.  
Fig, molasses, maple, honey, black pepper, star anise – rich and spicy, savory and sweet. Miniscule quantities bottled – drink history.

D.O. Jerez-Xérés-Sherry    

Grapes: Palomino Fino, Pedro Ximenez (12%)