Hidalgo wineries, a benchmark in Jerez, produces Amontillado Napoleón VORS, the splendid result of over 30 years of aging in American oak casks. A true oenological treasure of which very few bottles exist.
Consumption features
Serving temperature
General features
Type of wine
Grape variety
100% Palomino Fino
Type of barrel
American oak boots
Barrel aging time
More than 30 years
Capacity (cl)
50
Total acidity (g/l)
6.00
Volatile acidity (g/l)
0.50
Sugar
4.00
Density
0.98
pH
3.20
Alcohol content (% vol.)
18.00
General Information
Originally intended for the private consumption of the family owning Bodegas Hidalgo, Amontillado Napoleón VORS is one of the great fortified wines of Jerez. The select origin of the Palomino Fino grapes used in its production already hints at its exceptional quality. The vineyards where these grapes are grown are located in the white albariza soils of Balbiana and Miraflores, considered among the finest in the region.
With the grapes selected at full maturity, Bodegas Hidalgo obtained their free-run juice without applying any pressure to them. The alcoholic fermentation was carried out at a controlled temperature using the vineyard's natural yeasts. Once fermentation was complete, the musts were fortified with wine alcohol to 15°.
The wine underwent a complex aging process using the traditional criaderas and soleras system in American oak casks. The first stage involved biological aging under the veil of flor, resulting in a high-quality Manzanilla Pasada. This was followed by oxidative aging, which darkened the wine's color and added greater concentration and complexity. Amontillado Napoleón VORS is the result of selecting a few casks of exceptional quality, with an extended aging period of over 30 years. On its own, this wine from Jerez makes an ideal aperitif, but it is also the perfect companion for white meats, oily fish, and cured cheeses.
With the grapes selected at full maturity, Bodegas Hidalgo obtained their free-run juice without applying any pressure to them. The alcoholic fermentation was carried out at a controlled temperature using the vineyard's natural yeasts. Once fermentation was complete, the musts were fortified with wine alcohol to 15°.
The wine underwent a complex aging process using the traditional criaderas and soleras system in American oak casks. The first stage involved biological aging under the veil of flor, resulting in a high-quality Manzanilla Pasada. This was followed by oxidative aging, which darkened the wine's color and added greater concentration and complexity. Amontillado Napoleón VORS is the result of selecting a few casks of exceptional quality, with an extended aging period of over 30 years. On its own, this wine from Jerez makes an ideal aperitif, but it is also the perfect companion for white meats, oily fish, and cured cheeses.
Tasting notes
Bright and luminous amber color with greenish reflections.
On the nose, it is sharp, smooth, and subdued. Notes of hazelnuts, dried fruits, and wood.
On the palate, dry, smooth, and elegant.
On the nose, it is sharp, smooth, and subdued. Notes of hazelnuts, dried fruits, and wood.
On the palate, dry, smooth, and elegant.
The winery
The uniqueness of Spanish biologically aged wines is appreciated and admired worldwide. La Gitana is a clear example of winemaking tradition and contemporary flavors that continue to thrive, captivating and delighting enthusiasts. Bodegas Hidalgo-La Gitana boasts being one of the oldest wineries in the Jerez region. At the beginning of the 18th century, the pioneer of the lineage that would become one of the most important winemaking families in Sanlúcar de Barrameda, the Hidalgos, set foot in these lands. Since 1972, the family has been dedicated to the production of manzanilla, earning a well-deserved reputation as quality producers by the early 19th century. Since then, the winemaking method has not changed: grapes from their own vineyard, artisanal harvests, vinification through the solera and criaderas system, and manual rackings.