Lustau 'Los Arcos' Dry Amontillado NV

$17.59
$17.59
Lustau 'Los Arcos' Dry Amontillado NV

Lustau 'Los Arcos' Dry Amontillado NV

$17.59
$17.59
93
Wine Advocate
92
James Suckling
91
Decanter
90
Wine Spectator

Product Information

  • 🍷 Style
    White and Dessert
  • 🍇 Varietal
    Palomino
  • 🏴 Region
    Jerez, Spain
  • 📅 Vintage
    Non Vintage
  • 📏 Size
    750 ML

Tasting Notes

Amber in color with hazelnut aromas, it develops a genuinely rich, nutty character through long aging. Light, soft and round on the palate, it finishes with a long, savory aftertaste.

Food Paring

Pair with roasted nuts, aged cheeses, or consommé-style soups to highlight its toasty complexity. It’s especially good with mushroom dishes, artichokes, green asparagus, or creamy risotto.

Professional Reviews

93 Wine Advocate

"The non-vintage Dry Amontillado Los Arcos Solera Reserva reveals a medium amber hue along with a nutty, honeyed, dry personality with great acid."

92 James Suckling

"A very attractive, medium-bodied Amontillado with a slew of dried fruit and a delicate hint of toffee. Elegant and dry with just a hint of bitterness that the rich flavors balance very nicely. Very clean finish."

91 Decanter

"Aromas of fruit cake, mushroom and toffee. A rich, mildly viscous, yet fresh palate. A lively salty tang with a long savoury finish. Very well-balanced and complex."

90 Wine Spectator

"A more flattering style, with an off-dry edge to the walnut paste, hazelnut, date and clove-studded orange notes, which show nice focus and zip on the finish."

Region Information

Jerez is a historic wine region in southern Spain, globally famous for the production of Sherry wines. Made primarily from Palomino, Pedro Ximénez, and Moscatel grapes, Jerez wines range from dry to intensely sweet styles. Unique aging methods and a warm Andalusian climate contribute to complex, distinctive wines with strong heritage value.

Spain has the largest vineyard area in the world and a winemaking history that spans thousands of years. It is known for regions such as Rioja, Ribera del Duero, and Priorat, which produce distinctive red wines. Spain is also famous for fortified wines like Sherry and sparkling Cava. Modern investments and techniques have elevated quality while preserving regional identity.

Barcode

09798527600

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