La Gitana Manzanilla

Vintage - NV
style - Jerez wine
Blend of grapes - 100% Palomino Fino
Winemaker - Antonio Sanchez
alcohol - 15%
residual sugar - 0.030g/l

Details of production
Manzanilla La Gitana is produced according to the traditional methods as stipulated 
by the controlling body of the Denomination of Origin ‘Manzanilla-Sanlúcar de 
Barrameda’. Vines are planted in Albariza soil in ‘Balbaina’ and ‘Miraflores’ in the 
Jerez Superior District (200 Ha approx). Produced from only free run juice and 
using only the natural yeast found on the grapes, controlled fermentation takes place 
in water-cooled stainless steel tanks. The Wine is then fortified to 15% ABV using 
grape alcohol. It is then matured in ‘solera’ or ‘fractional blending’ systems using 
American oak casks, in the coastal town of Sanlúcar de Barrameda. Maturation 
occurs under a veil of yeast or ‘flor’, ensuring a light dry taste. It is only in Sanlúcar 
de Barrameda that flor can grow 12 months of the year, giving Manzanilla its unique 
style.

La Gitana is bottled exclusively by Bodegas Hidalgo-La Gitana S.A. Under 
the original brand label ‘La Gitana’, one of Spain’s oldest wine brands and today, 
one of the country’s most popular.

tasting notes
Dry and refreshing, with apple, straw and nutty flavours all underscored by a salty 
tanginess. Lightweight, subtle and balanced. A perfect introduction to sherry.

How to serve
One of the best aperitifs served chilled in a wine glass. Ideal as an accompaniment 
to tapas, sea food, white meats, mild cheeses and nuts.

“Fresh, linear and savoury with a salty edge to the tangy apple and 
citrus Fruit. this has brightness and Focus with subtle nutty hints and 
good acidity. very stylish, Finishing tangy and inviting a second sip.”

92 points
Jamie Goode, wineanorak.com
November 2022